Politics, gender, and the islamic past: the legacy of 'a'isha bint abi bakr
Auteur :
Spellberg, D. A.
Éditeur :
Columbia University Press
ISBN :
9780231079983
Date de publication :
16 févr. 1995
Format :
B315
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This study examines the most beloved and controversial of Mohammed's wives as a rich symbol for medieval and modern Islamic society. It explores the debates surrounding A'isha's depiction in historical literature, describing how she has been praised and condemned by generations of Muslim writers.