The Forgotten Queens of Islam

The Queens of Islam is a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the hidden history of powerful women rulers in the Islamic world.

Fatima Mernissi, a renowned historian and scholar, uncovers the stories of 15 queens who held the reins of power from Delhi to Yemen, including Sultana Radiyya, the Island Queens, and Arab Queens of Egypt and the Shi'ite Dynasty of Yemen.

Through their tales, Mernissi reveals how these women acceded to the throne, ruled their kingdoms, and exercised their power in a male-dominated society.

The book also explores the implications of these findings for contemporary Islamic politics, highlighting the exclusion of women from the political domain despite their education and potential.

This thought-provoking and engaging work is a must-read for anyone interested in Islamic history, politics, and gender studies.