Citation

Ahmad, Nehaluddin and Nordin Ayus, Abdul Mohaimin and Zamri, Zheimie H. (2026) Fourth-Wave Islamic Feminism in the Digital Era. In: Feminism and Islamic Concepts. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., pp. 323-341. ISBN 979-890134156-8, 979-890134064-6

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Abstract

This chapter investigates the role of social media in shaping Islamic feminism within the broader framework of fourth-wave feminism. Rooted in the digital age, fourth-wave feminism is distinguished by its focus on intersectionality, decentralized activism, and the strategic deployment of digital platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, and WhatsApp. The chapter analyzes how Muslim women leverage these technologies to confront patriarchal interpretations of religion, express their identities, and forge transnational networks of solidarity. Through their digital engagement, Muslim women not only deal with the difficult relationship between faith and feminism but also create new forms of religious and intellectual authority based on lived experiences. While recognizing the empowering potential of digital platforms, the chapter also addresses persistent challenges, including algorithmic bias, online harassment, and digital exclusion, which are influenced by class, geography, and religious norms. Ultimately, the study positions Islamic feminism as a dynamic force within the fourth wave, contributing to a reimagining of both feminist practice and Islamic tradition in the twenty-first century.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Digital activism, digital feminism
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Law (FOL)
Depositing User:	Ms Rosnani Abd Wahab
Date Deposited:	04 Aug 2026 08:11
Last Modified:	04 Aug 2026 08:13
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/16519

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