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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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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IIUM Press
2011
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/18502/1/women_involvement_in_development_-_c1.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/18502/ http://rms.research.iium.edu.my/bookstore/default.aspx |
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| Institution: | Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | 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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