Women in the qur'an - Asma Lamrabet

Women in the Qur’an: An Emancipatory Reading is a transformative book that reframes the way we understand women in Islam. Written by Moroccan scholar and physician Asma Lamrabet, this work confronts both traditionalist interpretations and Western stereotypes, illuminating the Qur’an as a space of empowerment for women.

Split into two key sections — “When the Qur’an Speaks of Women” and “When the Qur’an Speaks to Women” — Lamrabet explores the sacred presence of female figures like Hagar, Maryam, and the Queen of Sheba, presenting them not as idealized symbols but as autonomous spiritual agents. These women are not passive metaphors; they are teachers, guides, and voices of strength.

Lamrabet also dissects difficult and often misunderstood verses on inheritance, testimony, polygamy, and the notion of male superiority. With clarity and courage, she reveals how many interpretations have been shaped by cultural patriarchy, not divine intent.

This is not just a book—it’s a call to spiritual freedom. It speaks to Muslim women seeking equity and purpose, and to anyone yearning for a theology rooted in compassion and justice. Women in the Qur’an is a sacred excavation—a return to the source with fresh eyes and a liberated heart.