Whether exploring the thorny issues of wives' sexual duties, divorce, homosexual
ity, or sex outside marriage, discussions of sexual ethics and Islam often spark
heated conflict rather than reasoned argument. In this updated and expanded edi
tion of her ground-breaking work, feminist Muslim scholar Dr Kecia Ali asks how
one can determine what makes sex lawful and ethical in the sight of God. Drawing
on both revealed and interpretative Muslim texts, Ali critiques medieval and co
ntemporary commentators alike to produce a balanced and comprehensive study of a
subject both sensitive and urgent, making this an invaluable resource for stude
nts, scholars, and interested readers.
