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Juliane Hammer, "American Muslim Women, Religious Authority, and Activism: More Than a Prayer" (University of Texas Press, 2012)
In 2005, Amina Wadud led a mixed-gender congregation of Muslims in prayer. This event became the focal point of substantial media attention and highlighted some of the tensions within the Muslim community. However, this prayer gathering was the culmination of…