Women involvement in development from Maqasid Syariah perspectives: a case study of Malaysian women

This research is an attempt to discuss the issue of development and gender within the perspective of the predominant western as well as Islamic perspective. Moving from the Islamic perspective on development generally and women participation specifically, this work aims at providing some suggest...

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Main Authors: Mahmud, Mek Wok, Ghalia, Bouhedda, Abdul Aziz, Akhtarzaitie
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IIUM Press 2011
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author Mahmud, Mek Wok
Ghalia, Bouhedda
Abdul Aziz, Akhtarzaitie
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description This research is an attempt to discuss the issue of development and gender within the perspective of the predominant western as well as Islamic perspective. Moving from the Islamic perspective on development generally and women participation specifically, this work aims at providing some suggestions in the light of Islamic principles for the concept of human development in Islam, and identifying the guiding ideology behind's women involvement in development. In this relation, principles of Maqasid al Shari'ah will be thoroughly discussed with an objective of setting comprehensive principles and guidelines concerning the involvement of women in development. A case study on the experience of contemporary Muslim women in the fields of development in Malaysia will also be addressed. This study will contribute to the advancement of women and progress in all fields and acknowledge women's contribution at all levels.
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spelling iium-185022023-02-02T06:23:38Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/18502/ Women involvement in development from Maqasid Syariah perspectives: a case study of Malaysian women Mahmud, Mek Wok Ghalia, Bouhedda Abdul Aziz, Akhtarzaitie KBP Islamic Law This research is an attempt to discuss the issue of development and gender within the perspective of the predominant western as well as Islamic perspective. Moving from the Islamic perspective on development generally and women participation specifically, this work aims at providing some suggestions in the light of Islamic principles for the concept of human development in Islam, and identifying the guiding ideology behind's women involvement in development. In this relation, principles of Maqasid al Shari'ah will be thoroughly discussed with an objective of setting comprehensive principles and guidelines concerning the involvement of women in development. A case study on the experience of contemporary Muslim women in the fields of development in Malaysia will also be addressed. This study will contribute to the advancement of women and progress in all fields and acknowledge women's contribution at all levels. IIUM Press 2011 Book Chapter PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/18502/1/women_involvement_in_development_-_c1.pdf Mahmud, Mek Wok and Ghalia, Bouhedda and Abdul Aziz, Akhtarzaitie (2011) Women involvement in development from Maqasid Syariah perspectives: a case study of Malaysian women. In: Reading on women issues. IIUM Press, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 1-40. ISBN 9789670225838 http://rms.research.iium.edu.my/bookstore/default.aspx
spellingShingle KBP Islamic Law
Mahmud, Mek Wok
Ghalia, Bouhedda
Abdul Aziz, Akhtarzaitie
Women involvement in development from Maqasid Syariah perspectives: a case study of Malaysian women
title Women involvement in development from Maqasid Syariah perspectives: a case study of Malaysian women
title_full Women involvement in development from Maqasid Syariah perspectives: a case study of Malaysian women
title_fullStr Women involvement in development from Maqasid Syariah perspectives: a case study of Malaysian women
title_full_unstemmed Women involvement in development from Maqasid Syariah perspectives: a case study of Malaysian women
title_short Women involvement in development from Maqasid Syariah perspectives: a case study of Malaysian women
title_sort women involvement in development from maqasid syariah perspectives: a case study of malaysian women
topic KBP Islamic Law
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/18502/
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http://irep.iium.edu.my/18502/1/women_involvement_in_development_-_c1.pdf