FATHIMA MERNISSI'S CRITIQUE OF THE COMPANIONS OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH): AN ANALYSIS OF MISOGYNISTIC HADITH AND THE CASE OF ABŪ BAKRAH (R)

Abstract

This academic article examines the prominent Moroccan feminist
writer and sociologist, Fatima Mernissi's, critical analysis of various
aspects within Islām ic history, with a specific focus on her critique of
the Companions of Prophet Muḥammad (PBUH). Mernissi's work
challenges traditional interpretations of Islām ic texts, advocates for
gender equality, and highlights potential instances of misogyny and
gender oppression within Islām ic society. This article explores her
examination of "misogynistic Ḥadīth"—a term she introduced—and
analyzes the case of Abū Bakra (RA), a Companion whose credibility
as a Ḥadīth narrator has been questioned due to his involvement in a
case of false testimony. By critically evaluating Mernissi's claims and
considering alternative perspectives, this article seeks to offer a
comprehensive understanding and analysis of misogynistic Ḥadīth
and the case of Abū Bakra (RA).