The status and rights of women in Ithna 'Ashari Shi'i Islam

This paper points out the differences which exist between the two legal systems of Shi'i and Sunni doctrines on matters related to the status and rights of women, shows the general views prevalent among the Ithna 'Ashari Shi'is, and suggests possible explanations for the divergence. (...

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Published in:Women and the family in Iran
Main Author: Ferdows, Adele K. (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 1985
In: Women and the family in Iran
Further subjects:B Law
B Islam
B Iran
B Shi'ah
B Iran Schia Frauen Islam Law Sunna Sozialer Status
B Sunna
B Woman
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Summary:This paper points out the differences which exist between the two legal systems of Shi'i and Sunni doctrines on matters related to the status and rights of women, shows the general views prevalent among the Ithna 'Ashari Shi'is, and suggests possible explanations for the divergence. (DÜI-Sdt)
ISBN:9004074260
Contains:In: Women and the family in Iran