Ricci, Ronit2015-12-131947-2498http://hdl.handle.net/1885/72471Literary depictions of central figures in Muslim history offer telling glimpses of gender roles and expectations, however ideal. Fatima, the Prophet Muhammad's daughter, and her pious and courageous husband and fourth Caliph Ali are among the most belovedKeywords: Islam; literature; Malay; Southeast Asia; Sri Lanka201310.1080/19472498.2013.7688722016-02-24