Kecia Ali
Professor at Boston University, specializing in Islamic law, gender, and sexuality. Author of "The Woman Question in Islamic Studies."
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Aug 25, 2015 • 52min
Kecia Ali, “The Lives of Muhammad” (Harvard UP, 2014)
Exploring various perspectives on Muhammad's life, including historicity, miraculous events, relationships, sexual ethics, revisionism, and Western interpretations. Delving into Muhammad's key relationships, marriages, and societal impact. Highlighting the evolution of biographical works on Muhammad and the portrayal of his wives, Khadija and Aisha. Discussing translation discrepancies, Islamic ethics, and the diverse narratives surrounding Muhammad's life and legacy.
Aug 1, 2003 • 52min
Rebecca Chopp, Kecia Ali, and Mary Stewart Van Leeuwen — Women, Marriage, and Religion
Rebecca Chopp, a feminist theologian and President of Colgate University, along with Mary Stewart Van Leeuwen, a social scientist and evangelical Christian feminist, and Kecia Ali, a Muslim feminist scholar, offer profound insights on women's evolving roles in religion and marriage. They challenge traditional narratives of female subordination, advocating for equality and collaboration. The discussion explores the interpretation of biblical stories, the complexities of gender and Islamic tradition, and how young children view divinity, ultimately promoting a harmonious intersection of faith and feminism.
