Islamism appeals to millions of women worldwide. The same is true in Sub-Saharan Africa, although expressions and content as well as reasons for adherence vary considerably. Islamist discourse in general finds itself in opposition to aspects of what is perceived and denounced as “Western” modernity. This modernity is characterized by social ills such as loose morality, materialism, substance abuse, alienation, and crime. Islamist discourse and action are directed against these ills: Islamists want to replace the corrupt modern order with an Islamic on…