FAITH, FEMINISM AND FREEDOM: AN ISLAMIC FEMINIST ANALYSIS OF SHAHID NADEEM’S PLAY BLACK IS MY ROBE/ KALA MEDA BHAIS

Abstract

The research study will examine the Islamic feminist aspects of Shahid Nadeem's play Black is My Robe (2009), also known as Kala Meda Bhais. Nadeem, a renowned writer, frequently confronts social issues via fascinating storytelling, and his presentation of women's rights and gender equality provides a unique perspective on the convergence of religion, culture, and feminism. The study of the play seeks to expose and address the plight of Pakistani women living in remote areas of Cholistan, Pakistan. The study incorporates the Islamic Feminist perspective of Asma Barlas, a well-known Islamic Feminist theorist. Based on a true incident from interior Sindh, the selected play's genesis adds to the significance of analysing it from an Islamic Feminist perspective. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of advocating for women's rights in Pakistan. Furthermore, the Islamic feminist approach is founded on women's rights and privileges in Islam. This will assist in demolishing misogynist gender politics, which are founded on patriarchal interpretations of Islamic ideals.