Women in Islam

Women in Islam is an issue of the SIHA Journal dedicated to exploring social, cultural, and religious questions touching women across the region. Published in 2015 by the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA), this edition features insightful essays, biographical reflections, and social commentary.

Key features in this issue include a profile of Aisha Fellatiya as a pioneer of modernity in Sudan, an exploration of intergenerational family pressures titled The Female Frontier, and a personal account of traditional guardianship in Being a Brother. It also includes artistic and cultural reflections on the veil, alongside a central dossier titled The Female Body: A Contested Land. It is a thoughtful resource for readers interested in gender studies, civil society, and contemporary debates on women's lives.