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Examining Islamic court records, this book sheds new light on Zanzibar's history of gender, social and racial identity.

Given the intense political scrutiny of Islam and Muslims, which often centres on gendered concerns, The Routledge Handbook of Islam and Gender is an outstandin

Islamic Divorce in the 21st Century shows the wide range of Muslim experiences in marital disputes and in seeking Islamic divorces. For Muslims, having the abil

With a particular emphasis on definitions, continuities, and change, this edited volume examines the historical role and function of haya' – or feelings of sha