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“If human beings pretend to be God, then forget about democracy. If they understand that no human being can represent God, then sure.”

Quote by Khaled Abou El Fadl

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Khaled Abou El Fadl

Khaled Abou El Fadl is a prominent law professor specializing in Islamic law and human rights. Born in 1963, he has made substantial contributions to the field of law, particularly in the area of Islamic jurisprudence and its intersection with human rights. His work has been influential in shaping discussions on religious freedom and the role of Islam in contemporary society. more

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“Islamic tradition is full of examples of supporting the autonomy of women and the empowerment of women. Very few people know that in Islamic history there have been well over two thousand women jurists.”

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“Think about that: at a time when it was inconceivable to have a woman rabbi or a woman scholar of Christian theology or canon law, the Islamic civilization boasted hundreds of women who were authorities in Islamic law and Islamic theology and that taught some of the most famous male jurists and left behind a remarkable corpus of writings.”

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