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In Iran, Islamist women support the right of women to work outside the home, while in Malaysia, Sisters in Islam fights to bring gender justice to Islamic law. Although the subject of women in Islam can provoke horror, fascination, pity, and at times, vitriolic reactions, Muslim women around the globe are fighting for a place in today's world.

About the Author

Zayn R. Kassam, PhD, is full professor of religious studies at the Department of Religious Studies at Pomona College, Claremont, CA.