Cultural Writing. Asian Studies. Through lively provocative discussions ("sessions"), thoughtful analyses, and personal creative expression, nine young people from diverse backgrounds consider their lives as modern Muslim women in Canada. MAJALIS AL-ILM: SESSIONS OF KNOWLEDGE counters current Islamic stereotypes with stories, views, and concerns that are complex and not simplistic. The women consider issues such as identity, gender, faith, and community. "Most women in this group would not call themselves oppressed, but they would not deny the challenges that they and other women in the community face"--from the text.