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Women’s Right and Responsibilities-Between Text and Context
Abdul Monir Yaacob and Nurul ‘Uyun Haji Zainal
In Islam, women are not allowed to become the head of state or head of government
because it has not happened in the Islamic system of government in the early days of Islam
up to the time of the reign of the Ottoman government. The duties of the head of state in
Islam are very broad, which includes as head of religious affairs.
Women in Islam have certain limitations, in addition to their rights and responsibilities
towards the family. In this book, there are papers that analyse and clarify the rights and
responsibilities of women, according to the text and law in Malaysia. The law applies in the
administration of family is ‘Islamic Family Law’. Each state in the country has that specific
law.
However, the completed law is inadequate, unless it is administered fairly and impartially.
ISBN: 978-967-13305-5-5
Year: 2016 There are needs to have a comprehensive and complete text of the law. If Islamic Law is
honoured as a source of justice, it should let to take place and can be seen happening. All
Publisher: UIM Press
Price: RM25.00 parties should accept the justice of Islamic Shariah Law with an open heart.
Category: Social, Women
Studies
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