The International Seminar on Women and the Qur'an (ISWaQ) seeks to create an academic platform for exploration of the complex and multifaceted relationship between women and the Qur'an. In a world where diversity and gender equality have gained paramount importance, the seminar attempts to unravel the rich- ness and complexity of the Qur'anic approach towards women. Accordingly, the Department of Qur'an & Re- lated Sciences at Fathima Zahra Islamic Women's College, girls' campus of Darul Huda Islamic University in- vites women scholars and researchers to submit abstracts on the diverse roles, interpretations, and issues concerning women in relation to the Qur'an. By exclusively inviting women scholars, ISWaQ endeavours to contribute to a more comprehensive comprehension of the Qur'anic perspective on women and inspire further research and collaboration in this vital area of study.
1) Gender Roles and the Qur'an
2) Feminist Readings of the Qur'an
3) Women and the Qur'an: Controversial Issues (Polygamy, Domestic violence, etc.)
4) Qur'anic Principle of Qiwamah and Female Agency
5) Al-Mufassirät: Interpretive Legacy of Woman Exegetes
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Abstract Submission (300 words): October 5 Notification of Acceptance: October 10
Full Paper Submission: November 10
Presentation Slides Submission: November 15
ISWAQ Languages: Malayalam, English & Arabic.
The event is exclusively for women scholars.
Department of Qur'an& Related Sciences
Fathima Zahra Islamic Women's College, Chemmad Darul Huda Islamic University, Kerala, India
