Navigating tradition and equity: The impact of Islamic feminism on personal laws for muslim women in India

Abstract

This Dissertation investigates the impact of Islamic feminism on personal laws for Muslim women in India, particularly its role as a catalyst for legal reform. The research examines the evolution of personal laws, conventional gender norms, and critiques of current legal structures. It looks at the ideas of Islamic feminism and how they challenge patriarchal interpretations, emphasizing the importance of feminist study and activity in changing legal discourse. It evaluates implementation and reform processes, such as legislative efforts and judicial interventions, using qualitative study of legal texts, case studies, and comparative views. The Research emphasizes problems such as cultural opposition and political considerations, and suggests collaborative methods and education as potential reform strategies. Together with pertinent legislation, judgements, and primary and secondary Islamic sources, the research process involves a qualitative examination of legal texts, and analyzing the influence of prior court cases on the evolution and revision of Muslim women's personal laws in India. The findings provide insight into establishing justice and fairness in personal laws for Muslim women in India.