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Rahina Muazu is an Assistant Professor of African and African-American Studies at the University of Kansas. Her research focuses on Islam in Africa, particularly women’s roles in Islamic scholarship, Qur’anic interpretation, and religious law. She holds a PhD (2019) from Freie Universität Berlin, a master’s degree (2012) from Aga Khan University (London), and a bachelor’s degree (2010) from the University of Jos, Nigeria.
- Education:
- PhD in Islamic Studies, Freie Universität Berlin (2019)
- MA in Islamic Studies, Aga Khan University, London (2012)
- BA in Religious Studies, University of Jos, Nigeria (2010)
Her research explores topics such as women’s voices in Islamic contexts, Qur’anic recitation, and debates around gender and religious authority in Nigeria. She is authoring a forthcoming book titled Vocal Nudity: Qur’ān Recitation, Capital Formation, and Going-Public of the Female Voice in Nigeria, which examines how Muslim communities in northern Nigeria conceptualize women’s voices and their societal roles. From 2021–2024, she served as a visiting faculty member and Research Associate at Harvard Divinity School, contributing to programs on Women’s Studies in Religion and World Religions.
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the text. She has no listed advisees, though her research involves collaborations with institutions like Harvard Divinity School.
Dr. Muazu’s work bridges theology, gender studies, and sociocultural analysis, with a focus on African Muslim communities. She is affiliated with KU’s African languages programs and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives in Africana Studies.
