This paper examines how visibility and legitimacy have been defined and achieved by Muslim women who have contributed to the development of Islam in Burkina Faso since the 1970s. We undertake a transversal study of the trajectories of women belonging to different cohorts of Arabic- and French-educated Muslims. In doing so, we highlight identity markers closely associated with key moments in their lives (activism through associations or personal initiatives, religious studies, the pilgrimage to Mecca, and media activities). Through the lens of performativity, we show how women have progressively gained visibility within the Muslim community. And although figures of religious authority remain uniformly male, women are increasingly able to claim legitimacy thanks to their flexible approach.

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1970 年代以来布基纳法索的穆斯林妇女：走向被承认为宗教权威人物？

本文探讨了自 1970 年代以来为布基纳法索伊斯兰教发展做出贡献的穆斯林妇女如何定义和实现知名度和合法性。我们对属于不同群体的受过阿拉伯语和法语教育的穆斯林的妇女的轨迹进行了横向研究。在此过程中，我们强调与他们生活中的关键时刻密切相关的身份标记（通过协会或个人主动行动、宗教研究、麦加朝圣和媒体活动）。通过表演的镜头，我们展示了女性如何逐渐在穆斯林社区中获得知名度。尽管宗教权威人物仍然是男性，但由于她们灵活的方法，女性越来越能够要求合法性。