UOWD’s very own Dr Feras Hamza, Head of the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences has co-authored a groundbreaking anthology to highlight the place of women in the Qur’an and Muslim tradition.
The book, titled An Anthology of Qur'anic Commentaries, Volume II On Women has been co-authored with Dr Karen Bauer, a Senior Research Associate at the Institute of Ismaili Studies, London, and celebrates the diversity tradition of Islam.
Speaking on the launch of the book, Dr Feras said, “Students and scholars from across the world learning about the tradition of Qu’ranic commentary will greatly benefit from the book, which samples texts covering over 1,300 years of Islamic history. I am delighted to have contributed to the volume through a collaboration with an established research institution that promotes the study of Muslim cultures and societies to foster a greater understanding of their relationships with other faiths.”