Understanding Women in Islam: An Indonesian Perspective
By Syafiq Hasyim

"This book makes us realize that so much of our understanding of Islam in relation to gender is erroneous. [This book] succinctly dispels these errors and provides an understanding of Islam which is founded in humanity and kind to women.”
– Musdah Mulia, Activist

"Syafiq aims to dispel almost all misconceptions regarding religious discourse on gender, and the methodology on which it is based. This book is a valuable contribution to discourse about the creation of a new civilization which is just in the eyes of religion.”
– KH. Hussein Muhammad, Director of Fahmina Institute

ABOUT THE BOOK
Understanding Women in Islam: An Indonesian Perspective critically explores gender-biased discourse within Islamic jurisprudence. It also elucidates matters seldom discussed in the Qu’ran and proposes a way out from the current methodological deadlock regarding women’s position in Islam.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
SYAFIQ HASYIM is an analyst for issues on women in Islam, political Islam and Islamic radicalism, and currently Deputy Director of ICIP (International Centre for Islam and Pluralism) in Jakarta.