“Believing Women” in Islam examines the Qur’an from a perspective that challenges patriarchal interpretations developed over time. Asma Barlas argues that the Qur’an promotes justice, equality, and the spiritual dignity of both women and men, encouraging readers to distinguish the Qur’an’s teachings from later cultural and historical interpretations.

Key Benefits:

• Explores gender equality through a Qur’anic perspective.
• Challenges traditional patriarchal interpretations.
• Encourages critical and independent study of the Qur’an.
• Provides historical and theological context.
• Offers valuable insights for readers interested in Islam, gender studies, and religious scholarship.