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Muslim Women Navigating Theology, Ethics, and Society

Jadal Women’s Research Dialogue (Jadal) explores how Muslim women have shaped society, and contributed to, theology and ethics, from the inception of Islam to the present day, focusing on contemporary application for such studies. We welcome scholars and practitioners to explore the various dimensions of women’s involvement, whether as theologians, scholars, ethicists, or social agents. Download the Call for Paper

Annual Strategic Theme
Our strategic theme for 2025 is “Muslim Women Navigating Theology, Ethics, and Society.” This theme centers the role of Muslims in shaping theology, ethics, and society from the inception of Islam to the present day. We will explore the way theology and ethics have historically shaped Muslim communities and how they continue to evolve in response to contemporary challenges.

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What is

Jadal?

Jadal is the annual dialogue among Muslim female scholars, researchers and practitioners on issues of global importance to Muslim women. It takes place at the Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women from January 31 to February 2, 2026 in Doha, Qatar.

Together, we will explore the past, reflect on the present, and seek to inspire possible solutions for the future.

Jadal is an event held in both English and Arabic.

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Areas of interest for the Jadal Summit 2026

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Normative Foundations

Engaging with the Qur’an, hadith, and Islamic intellectual tradition to explore how foundational texts and schools of thought frame issues of theology, ethics, and society today.

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Historical Perspectives

Examining how theology, ethics, and society structures have changed over time, considering the expansion of the Muslim ummah, and financial patronage, as well as, colonization, modernization, secularization and legal transformation in both Muslim-majority and minority contexts.

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Contemporary Challenges & Solutions

Addressing pressing legal, theological, ethical, and social issues affecting Muslim women today, while exploring solutions for strengthening theology, ethics, and community-building in the modern world.

A Message from the Executive Director

As an academic who is also deeply involved within the Muslim community, I experienced two types of distinct spaces: academic spaces for research and theoretical conversations, and community spaces for gathering and practical conversations. Inhabiting both spaces, I realized the need for them to be merged—for there to be conversations at the crossroads between research and everyday life, between scholars and practitioners, and between theory, practice and lived realities. Jadal was born out this realization and has been thoughtfully curated to create meaningful exchange and facilitate community development between Muslim women globally.

I look forward to welcoming you to Jadal.

Dr. Sohaira Siddiqui
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Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women

Jadal is the annual research gathering for Al-Mujadilah. Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women strives to foster a Muslim society where all women are engaged, their participation and contributions acknowledged and recognized, and their concerns and perspectives shape contemporary Muslim thought and open public discourse.

Learn more about Al-Mujadilah at www.almujadilah.qa

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