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| A feminist pioneer in Islamic theology |
March 23, 2023 |
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In 2005 Dr. Amina Wadud made waves when she led Muslim prayers in New York City. Wadud is an African-American activist and a professor emerita of Islamic studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. A well-known scholar of Islam and is also the author of the book Qur'an and Woman: Rereading the Sacred Text from a Woman's Perspective. In this profile by reporter Hana Baba, listeners hear how Wadud seeks to reaffirm the role of women as spiritual leaders, a position that has been lost over the centuries.
The Spiritual Edge podcast explores the shifting landscape of religion and spirituality. Stories of people and communities who balance a commitment to long-held beliefs with an active modern life. |
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