Shehnaz Haqqani, an assistant professor at Mercer University and author of "Feminism, Tradition and Change in Contemporary Islam," discusses the evolving landscape of Islamic law and gender. She highlights how certain legal rulings, like child marriage, can be negotiated, while others, such as women's interfaith marriages, face resistance. Haqqani emphasizes the importance of personal agency and the intersection of tradition with modern values, delving into the complexities of gender justice in contemporary Islam.
