Be it about wearing the veil or their general place in society, discussion in the West about Muslim women – especially those conducted by non-Muslims – tend to portray them as silent, oppressed, and submissive victims. However, a new book titled “Love, InshAllah: The Secret Love Lives of American Muslim Women” reveals the diverse and sometimes unconventional experiences of Muslim-American women in sex and romance. Ayesha Mattu and Nura Maznavi are co-authors of “Love Inshallah: The Secret Love Lives of American Muslim Women.”
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