Have you ever wondered why certain ideas about women become unquestionable truths? Who has the right to interpret religious texts? Is what we consider a "Sharia ruling" truly a divine text, or merely human interpretations inherited over the centuries? What do issues of guardianship, divorce, inheritance, and the hijab reveal about our relationship with religion and authority? Researcher Hussein Saadoun presents a reading of Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd's book, "Circles of Fear: A Reading of the Discourse on Women," and opens the file on religious discourse surrounding women, exploring how the fear of questioning can transform into power, in this #BookPodcast on #CommunityPlatform

00:00 — Circles of Fear Begin to Unravel

00:48 — "Women are deficient in intellect and religion"... Where did this come from?

10:27 — "Sisters of men" or "Deficient in intellect and religion"?

14:17 — Sharia is the word of God... and jurisprudence is the word of humans

18:55 — "Men are the protectors of women"... What does guardianship mean?

23:53 — Polygamy: What does the Quran say about justice?

28:39 — Divorce by word: Why does a woman become a hostage?

33:14 — Inheritance: Is half the share for a woman the final limit?

37:44 — The hijab: A religious obligation or a political symbol?

45:28 — Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd: Why did he pay the price for his questions?