.... Grounded in the attitude functions theory, this study explores how different motivational functions shape the purchase intentions of Muslim women toward halal cosmetics. Design/methodology/approach A self-administered online questionnaire was used to collect data from 485 female Muslim consumers...

...Yvonne Ridley Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the role of Muslim women in economic activities. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is a historical account on the important role played by Muslim women in business and governance during the Islamic formative years...