The book  “Unenclosed Sufi Dimensions and the Women’s Feminization for the Spiritual Space,” is edited by Moroccan academic Dr. Khaled Al-Touzani and Bahraini Dr. Muhammad alZekri alQudha’i, the editors delve into a subject of great significance. Inspired by the pioneering work of Anna Marie Schimmel, particularly her book “My Soul is a Woman – On Femininity in Islam,” published in 1995, the editors intentionally bring this book to light on the twentieth anniversary of Schimmel’s passing.

Within the framework of Anna Marie Schimmel’s groundbreaking scholarly project, “Unenclosed Sufi Dimensions” explores the profound aspects of women’s participation and involvement in Sufi spirituality, particularly their unique experiences in devotion. This comprehensive collection encompasses research and articles contributed by academics and journalists, providing diverse perspectives on how Sufi communities have established inclusive spiritual and religious spaces for women.

The book critically examines the origins of a predominantly masculine discourse rooted in juridical culture and sheds light on the consequences of certain jurisprudential interpretations, which have contributed to gender inequality in the Islamic world. By challenging longstanding customs and traditions that marginalize women’s presence in education and religious practices, the book also highlights the positive role played by Sufi women in Islam.