In this video, Angelica Lindsey-Ali highlights Mame Diarra Bousso as a model for gender relationships in Islamic communities. As Sheikh Amadou Bamba’s mother and first teacher, she represents the central role of women in spiritual education. Lindsey-Ali urges viewers to honor women as Bamba did, recognizing their contributions to faith and community. She also discusses how West African Islamic traditions emphasize women’s leadership in religious life, challenging strict gender segregation found elsewhere, and celebrating women’s roles as scholars, teachers, and spiritual guides.