Feminism in the context of Islamic critique

Abstract

This article deals with the genealogical development of feminism. Women's rights are a major concern in the contemporary world. Women have been subjugated in a patriarchal narrative for thousands of years. With the advent of science and secularization, women's empowerment has become a major issue in the 21st century. This research is important because there is a need to understand how Islam sees women's empowerment and feminism. The rise of Islamic feminism has also been noticed among Muslim countries. This article uses qualitative methodology. A historical method is adopted to understand the rise of feminism and the impact of feminism in Muslim society. This research finds that feminism as a new ideology influenced Islamic literature in contemporary Muslim society.

Keywords: Feminism, Islam, Islamic feminism, Muslim society