‘When an Indian, Muslim woman reaches marriageable age, it is not
uncommon for her to be approached by elderly family members with the
following question, “When are you getting married?” Often, the young
woman is encouraged to “view” or “meet” suitable men in the presence of
her family … The question of whether or not this young lady will be
happily matched to this suitor is often left unanswered … Riding the
Samoosa Express is an anthology that aims to showcase the lives of South
African Muslim Women before and beyond marriage.’
