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American Muslim women are finding a unique religious space at a women-only mosque in Los Angeles

  • Written by Tazeen M. Ali, Assistant Professor of Religion and Politics, Washington University in St Louis
American Muslim women are finding a unique religious space at a women-only mosque in Los AngelesCongregants sit in a circle at the Women's Mosque of America.Women's Mosque of America

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