Abstract

The conception of sexuality and gender has undergone substantial transformations. Often labelled “sexual modernity”, this has been notably taken shape with the emergence of feminist and “LGBTQI+” movements. Muslim leaderships have nonetheless often opposed these changes. In the French context, characterised with the presence of an important Muslim community, these changes invite us to question the existence of alternative voices which take into account this “sexual modernity”. In this respect, this article looks at three cases of “inclusive” mosques in France: the Calem institute, the Sîmorgh project and the Fatima mosque. On the basis of the analysis of media content, observations and interviews, we intend to look at the positions of these mosques’ leaderships regarding gender equality and sexual and gender diversity.