Breaking the Silence: An Islamic Legal Approach to Facilitating Reporting and Testimony by Muslim Victims and Witnesses of Sexual Crimes

Many Muslims hold the doctrine of the legal schools (<i>madhāhib</i>) in high esteem. As such, the schools’ approaches to rape and sexual assault may impact the behaviour of Muslim victims and witnesses. Through an examination of the legal rules that regulate rape and sexual assault in &...

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Main Author: Julie Lowe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/11/1017