Islam and Women Flashcards
An ulama is:
a. the recorded traditions or customs of the Prophet Muhammad
b. jurisprudence
c. a religious leader
d. scriptural interpretation and discourse
a religious leader
Ijtihad is:
a. the recorded traditions or customs of the Prophet Muhammad
b. jurisprudence
c. a religious leader
d. scriptural interpretation and discourse
scriptural interpretation and discourse
The recorded tradition or customs of the Prophet Muhammad is:
a. Ijtihad
b. Sunna
c. Fiqh
d. Fatwa
Sunna
Sharia is based on the Koran and the
a. Ijtihad
b. Sunna
c. Fiqh
d. Fatwa
Sunna
Sharia law is inherently “anti-woman’s rights.” T/F
False
When were the more progressive attitudes and laws regarding women’s rights threatened?
a. 2001
b. 2002
c. 2003
d. 2004
2003
Two countries that re attempting a more progressive interpretation of sharia law to more directly affect the status of aid to women are:: a. Japan and South Korea b. Iran and Russia c. Morocco and Indonesia d. Asia and the Middle East
Morocco and Indonesia
According to Iraq’s constitution, Iraqi women are to make up what percentage of Iraqi’s seats in parliament? a. 10% b. 15% c. 20% d. 25%
25%
What percentage of the US Congress is made up of women?
a. 10%
b. 15%
c. 20%
d. 25%
15%
According to Islamic feminists, Islam is actually a very progressive religion for women. T/F
True
Of the following three groups, which one was most insistent on a government run under Koranic law? a. Secular Sunnis b. Shiites c. Kurds
Shiites
In Iran, the marriage age is
a. 9
b. 12
c. 14
d. 16
9
According to our author, having an elegant constitution that ensures universal rights is not
enough. A country also must have:
a. A strong army
b. Recognizable local currency
c. Strong institutions
d. A heavily invested public
Strong institutions
