The book delves into the area of matrilineal Islam in West and South Africa. The book explores the interaction between cultural matriliny and Islamic patriliny in Ghana among Asante and Fantse Muslims. Noting Islams patrilineal descent system contrasted with the Akan’s matrilineal heritage, they reveal how both systems are successfully integrated. This is achieved via flexibilities in both Islamic and Akan cultural norms enabling these communities to balance their religio-ethnic identities.