SIHA Journal: Women in Islam (Issue Three)

Women in Islam explores the
complexities of gender relations in Muslim communities in the Horn of
Africa and beyond, engaging critically with the social, political and
cultural challenges associated with the intersection of Islam and
gender. With an eclectic selection of essays, academic papers, opinion
pieces and personal narratives punctuated with poetry and art, the
journal seeks to spark creative and forward-looking discussions on how
to effectively improve the status of women in Muslim societies. Women in Islam is published annually by SIHA, the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa.

Issue Three of Women in Islam includes
investigations of social issues, profiles of inspiring women, book and
film reviews, poetry, and opinion pieces. The dossier on ‘Living With
Religious Militancy’ explores women’s experiences in contexts of
conflict and extremism, with articles on the dilemma of female political
Islamists, a gender-segregated community in Eastern Sudan, and women of
Boko Haram. Other articles include stories of Sufi women, the
experience of female convert to Islam, Ziba Mir-Hosseini’s quest for
equality in Islamic law, and reviews of Wadjda and Timbuktu.