About This Book: Rahmanara Chowdhury's powerful bookQawwamoon: Protectors and Maintainers delves into the divine duty of men as defenders and maintainers of women. It sheds light on the devastation caused by domestic abuse and provides strategies for effectively assisting both the oppressor and the afflicted. This book is a complete source of guidance for people who are victimized and trying to get on the road of recovery to leading a better life. The novel is broken into three sections. Chowdhury addresses the Islamic idea of qawwamoon in the first part: "The Divine Role of Men" emphasizing that it extends beyond physical protection to include emotional, financial, and spiritual care. She encourages men to be great role models and confronts the culture of silence surrounding domestic violence.
The second part of this book discusses the implications and mental effects of domestic abuse. It goes deeper to reveal that domestic abuse is long-term mental anguish for women as well as children. Chowdhury discusses the impact of the emotional, psychological and physical condition of the victim and the conditional consequences. She also informs readers of the several types of domestic abuse that exist and warning signals that someone is being abused. The last part of this book is about helping the victim of domestic abuse. The author points to ways that society can show support for them. She also gives advice on addressing the abuser and creating a safe atmosphere for the victim.
Qawwamoon: Protectors and Maintainers is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about domestic violence in the Muslim community. It is a wonderful resource for anybody seeking information on this subject and provides invaluable insights for those committed to preventing domestic abuse and fostering a safer society for all.
This book is not selective. It is for us all. It is meant to raise awareness in men 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. Last but not least, it aims to provide a voice for the victims of domestic abuse as well as emotional support and practical advice for victims on the road to recovery.
The second part of this book discusses the implications and mental effects of domestic abuse. It goes deeper to reveal that domestic abuse is long-term mental anguish for women as well as children. Chowdhury discusses the impact of the emotional, psychological and physical condition of the victim and the conditional consequences. She also informs readers of the several types of domestic abuse that exist and warning signals that someone is being abused. The last part of this book is about helping the victim of domestic abuse. The author points to ways that society can show support for them. She also gives advice on addressing the abuser and creating a safe atmosphere for the victim.
Qawwamoon: Protectors and Maintainers is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about domestic violence in the Muslim community. It is a wonderful resource for anybody seeking information on this subject and provides invaluable insights for those committed to preventing domestic abuse and fostering a safer society for all.
This book is not selective. It is for us all. It is meant to raise awareness in men 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. Last but not least, it aims to provide a voice for the victims of domestic abuse as well as emotional support and practical advice for victims on the road to recovery.