The Role of the Qur’an and Hadith in Shaping Women’s Religious Identity, Agency, and Public Engagement in Contemporary Islam

Authors

  • Muhammad Azizan Fitriana Institut Ilmu Al-Qur’an (IIQ) Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Abdullah Safei Institut Ilmu Al-Qur’an (IIQ) Jakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29240/alquds.v10i1.16610

Keywords:

Women, The Qur’an and Hadith, The Public Sphere, Identity

Abstract

This article examines the role of the Qur’an and Hadith in shaping women’s daily practices, their position in the public sphere, and the construction of their identity in contemporary society. Drawing on the historical reality that women have historically faced marginalization across various civilizations, this study asserts that Islam brings a mission of liberation and the elevation of women through the principles of justice, moral equality, and social responsibility. This research employs a qualitative method based on a literature review, analyzing verses from the Qur’an, the Prophet’s Hadith, and classical and contemporary exegetical literature. The findings indicate that the Qur’an and Hadith position women as active moral agents possessing theological legitimacy to participate in social life, education, and the digital sphere. Furthermore, both provide a relevant ethical framework for addressing modern challenges, including social pressure, gender bias, and the post-truth phenomenon. Thus, Islamic scriptural values are not merely normative but also contextual in guiding women to build an identity that is dignified, of integrity, and adaptable to the dynamics of the times.

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2026-04-30

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Muhammad Azizan Fitriana, & Abdullah Safei. (2026). The Role of the Qur’an and Hadith in Shaping Women’s Religious Identity, Agency, and Public Engagement in Contemporary Islam. AL QUDS : Jurnal Studi Alquran Dan Hadis, 10(1), 55–68. https://doi.org/10.29240/alquds.v10i1.16610

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