Shame, Modesty and Honor In Islam

Ayang Utriza Yakin, Adis Duderija, An Van Raemdonck (Anthology Editors)
Paperback, 272 pages
9781350386143

 

With a particular emphasis on definitions, continuities, and change, this edited volume examines the historical role and function of haya' – or feelings of shame, modesty, and honor – in Islamic theology and law, and explores contemporary Muslims' engagements with the concept. The book explores various conceptions of haya' and the practices associated with the concept in both Muslim majority and minority contexts.

 

The empirically rich contributions reveal how haya' is socially constructed in varying social and cultural environments across the globe. From medieval Islam to the modern day, this book demonstrates the importance of haya' and its temporal and spatial transformations.

 

Contents
Introduction: Examining the Concept of Haya?:
Interpretations of Shame, Modesty, and Honor in Islam
I. Shame, Modesty, and Honor in Islam: Reflections on Various Conceptualizations
II. Shame, Modesty, and Honor in Islamic Environments
III. Shame, Modesty, and Honor in Islam in Minority Context