Explore the complexities of sexual and gender diversity across the Muslim world with this vital study. Vanja Hamzic offers a groundbreaking historical and anthropological analysis, examining Islamic law and vernacular knowledge. Discover rich ethnographic accounts of communities like Pakistan’s hijra, providing essential insights into gender identity and sexual orientation within diverse Muslim contexts. This book illuminates resistance to hegemonic views and offers a unique mapping of jurisprudence and social developments. Essential reading for understanding LGBTQ+ experiences and cultural nuances within Muslim societies.