Acknowledgments

Permissions

Observations

Preface

Introduction

Chapter One: Interpret the Verse by the Verse

Chapter Two: Interpret the Verse in Light of Directly Related Verses

Chapter Three: Interpret the Verse in Light of the Qur'¿n as a Whole

Chapter Four: Interpret the Verse in Light of Prophetic Traditions that Prohibit Disciplinary Domestic Violence

Chapter Five: Interpret the Verse in Light of Prophetic Traditions Permitting Disciplinary Domestic Violence

Chapter Six: Interpret the Verse in its Historical Context

Chapter Seven: The Reformist Reinterpretation

Chapter Eight: Interpret the Verse in the Spirit of Isl¿m as a Whole

Chapter Nine: Interpret the Verse Allegorically

Chapter Ten: Vocalization and Variants

Conclusions

Appendix 1: Predictors of Domestic Violence: Community and Societal Factors

Appendix 2: Predictors of Domestic Violence: Individual Factors

Appendix 3: Predictors of Domestic Violence: Relationship Factors

Appendix 4: Norms and Beliefs that Support Violence Against Women

Appendix 5: Assessing Risk in Domestic Violence Cases

Appendix 6: The Cycle of Violence

Appendix 7: Forms of Intimate Partner Violence

Appendix 8: When to Suspect Spousal Abuse

Appendix 9: Guiding Principles of Care for Healthcare Providers

Appendix 10: Why Women Stay with their Abusers

Appendix 11: When Women Leave

Appendix 12: Preventing Domestic Violence

Appendix 13: How to Help

Appendix 14: Combating Domestic Violence

Appendix 15: Is Isl¿m Inherently Misogynistic?

Appendix 16: The ¿¿f¿ Prescription for Overcoming Domestic Violence

Works Cited

Index

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