8 Women’s Status and Roles In Early Islam Can Modern Islam Move Past Its Outdated Origins? by James M. Arlandson, Ph.D. This series of articles about Islamic sharia law is intended for educators, judges, lawyers, city council members, legislators, government bureaucrats, journalists, think tank fellows, TV and radio talk show hosts, and anyone else who … Continue reading James M. Arlandson: Women’s Status and Roles in Early Islam