Some scholars have argued that some of the Islamic Law
manuscripts found in Timbuktu, Mali, indicate that women
had a more prominent position in Medieval Muslim West-
Africa than in other parts of the Muslim world.
Muslim Cultures in Africa
Is African Islam inherently more tolerant and women
friendly than Arab or Asian Islam?
For participants from sub-Saharan Africa: what are your own
experiences?
Please share your views with us!
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