A Critical Exploration of Gender Dynamics in The Beauty of Your Face by Sahar Mustafah: Islamic Feminism Perspective

This research paper analyzes The Beauty of Your Face, a novel by Sahar Mustafah from an Islamic feminist perspective. The story follows a Palestinian-American Muslim woman named Afaf who navigates her life as she struggles with her identity and faith. By delving into the novel's themes, characters and cultural contexts, this article examines how the author challenges traditional patriarchal notions of beauty and identity in the Muslim community. The study examines the significance of Afaf's experiences in the context of Islamic feminism, which aims to empower Muslim women and promote gender equality within Islam. The study concludes that The Beauty of Your Face is a notable contribution to the literature of Islamic feminism because it illuminates the complexities of Muslim women's lives and the suffering they endure as they navigate their identities in a patriarchal society.