Qawwamoon : Protectors and Maintainers, New,
*[A5] Paperback - 127 pages,
by Rahmanara Chowdhury,
Published by Taha.




Description :



Qawwamoon : Protectors and Maintainers is a book for us all: to raise awareness in the male population of their divinely prescribed role as protectors and maintainers of women; to highlight the devastating impact of domestic abuse for members of the public; to inform community leaders and professionals as to how best to effectively help both the oppressor and the oppressed; and, last but not least, it aims to provide a voice for victims of domestic abuse, emotional support and practical advice for the road to recovery.



             ''Men are the Qawwamoon [Protectors and Maintainers]
              of women ...''  [al-Qur'an 4 : 34].



Domestic abuse has sadly reached alarming levels and threatens to destroy the very fabric of society. As part of that society, it is our collective and individual responsibility to educate ourselves about the causes and effects of this epidemic so that we can all work to prevent it happening while having the understanding to support those that are directly affected.






Table of Contents :


---Introduction,
---Qawwamoon.


Section [1]. Nikah,
---Every human dream,
---The purpose of marriage,
---Male and female : Back to basics,
---Gender roles within marriage,
---Aspiring towards the true Islamic character,
---Achieving true marital intimacy.

Section [2]. The Human Impact of Abuse,
---Underestimating the impact,
---Psychological impact,
---Emotional impact,
---Physical impact,
---Sexual impact,
---Financial impact,
---Spiritual impact,
---Impact on children and parenting,
---Why do women stay ?

Section [3]. Helping the Oppressed,
---Leaving domestic abuse,
---Role of family and friends,
---Role of community members,
---Role of community leaders,
---Role of perpetrators,
---Role of victims,

Section [4]. Helping the Oppressor,
---A collective obligation,
---Responsibility of community leaders,
---Responsibility of community members,
---Responsibility of family and friends,
---Role of the victim,
---Responsibility of the perpetrator.

Section [5]. On the Road to Recovery,
---Stages of recovery,
---Approaching recovery,
---Understanding patience,
---Trials as opportunities,
---Dealing with anger and resentment,
---Forgiveness,
---Finding yourself again,
---Learning to trust again.


---Final Words,

---Glossary of Arabic Terms,
---Bibliography.

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*Dimensions : 21 x 15cm.