Who does Islamic(s) feminism(s) belong to?
The answer to this question seems obvious: Islamic feminism belongs to all Muslim women who wish to adhere to it, and feminism is for everybody, as bell hooks said.
In reality however, it is not so easy. Even the most well crafted theories must be implemented by human beings who have been socialized under the Patriarchy’s rules and practices. Lived experience reminds us that feminisms of all kinds are marked by dynamics of power, internalized misogyny, lack of intersectionality, egos, and personal interests.
In this situation I wonder: Are feminisms, and Islamic Feminisms in particular, truly for everyone?
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Feminism and Religion 