"In this pioneering book, Shanneik and Moors have deftly amended the dearth of scholarly books on Shi’i cultures and traditions. The ethnographically diverse chapters brought together in this collected volume on the <i>Global Dynamics of Shi’a Marriages</i> engage with local practices as they are embedded within the wider contexts of migration, diaspora and transnationalism. It is a very timely and accessible book, and I highly recommend it."

- Shahla Haeri, author of The Unforgettable Queens of Islam: Succession, Authority, Gender

"<i>Global Dynamics of Shi’a Marriages</i> is a fascinating addition to the emerging literature on marriage and sexuality in the Muslim world. Young people engage in 'dating cultures' facilitated by mobile phones, young women are reluctant to live with in-laws, and there is a growing desire for love-based marriages. While the authority of the older generation has been diminished, the move towards more companionate marriages in every Shi’a community still involves family negotiations over choice of partner, marital gifts, and wedding expenses."

- Janet Afary, co-editor of Iranian Romance in the Digital Age: From Arranged Marriage to White Marriage