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The Forgotten Queens of Islam (Paperback)

by Fatima Mernissi (Author)

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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Polity Press; New edition edition (12 Sep 1994)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0745614191
ISBN-13: 978-0745614199
Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

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′A brilliant achievement of feminist historical archaeology! ... an outstanding work of feminist cultural history and politics.′ Susanne Kappeler

′... fascinating book.′ Sunday Telegraph

′The Forgotten Queens of Islam is not merely a well–researched investigation of the past, but a manifesto for the Islamic world in the 1990s. A tersely eloquent discussion of the nature of power in Islam.′ New Statesman & Society

′Professor Mernissi′s erudition is impressive ... her analyses of the nature of political power, the confrontation between Islam and modern democracy, and the rise of fundamentalism are illuminating.′ The Independent

′... a very readable broad sweep of history.′ Times Literary Supplement

′The book is not only an exciting foray into a subject that begs for more research, but also an exhortation to Muslims to rediscover the democratic and egalitarian roots of their religion.′ Far Eastern Economic Review

′The book is an original piece of work which, undoubtedly, constructs a challenging contribution to the official history of women in Islam. The readings generate inspiring knowledge to the debates concerning politics, gender and power.′ Sociology

′It is essential reading for all who want to clarify and balance their understanding of Islamic societies through history – Muslims and non–Muslims both.′ AJPH

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In this extraordinary and powerful book, now available in paperback, Fatima Mernissi, one of the most original and distinctive voices in the Islamic world, uncovers a hidden history of women leaders of Islamic states stretching back over fifteen centuries.

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3.0 out of 5 stars An analysis of female power in Islam, 8 Sep 2002

By	J. N. W. Bos "Joan" (Utrecht, The Netherlands) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The 1st part describes definitions of words like power, caliph, queen and harem and how these definitions exclude women from power. The 2nd part describes briefly some Islamic Queens. A chapter with the title "The Queens of Yemen" mainly describes the life and death of Ali, son-in-law of the Prophet, and the Shi'ite - Sunni controversy. The book concludes with some thoughts on a 'Medina democracy'.
Although the book could have focussed more on actual Islamic Queens, it still is a rare book about an interesting, but hardly explored subject.

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