Female-Led Theologies in Islam

Autor(en)

Ranja Ebrahim

Abstrakt

This contribution examines the rise and significance of female-led theologies in Islam, focusing on how Muslim women scholars reclaim interpretive authority and challenge traditional boundaries of theological and ritual legitimacy. Through Qur’anic exegesis, prophetic traditions, and contemporary case studies, it highlights how women critically engage with inherited norms to reshape Islamic discourse from within. Special attention is given to the contested space of ritual leadership, particularly the emergence of female imāmas and inclusive mosque models in Western contexts. These developments provoke institutional responses and public debates that reveal the shifting dynamics of religious authority. The contribution also considers the role of digital media in amplifying female scholarly voices and democratizing access to religious discourse. Finally, it critiques the selective use of ḥadīth to support or suppress women’s leadership, exposing the politicization of scriptural interpretation. Arguing that female-led theologies are rooted in Islamic epistemologies and historical precedent, this work positions them as vital expressions of theological renewal and gender justice within the evolving landscape of global Islam.

Organisation(en)

Publikationsdatum

06-2025

Peer-reviewed

Ja

ÖFOS 2012

504014 Gender Studies, 603905 Islam

Link zum Portal

https://ucrisportal.univie.ac.at/de/publications/e75d682d-bb15-41e6-83f8-d4d36bb0a1e6