This paper focuses primarily on Islamist activism at public universities in Morocco. It addresses individual conceptions of Islam, personal faith and how these relate to social action among female university students. Islamist activists currently dominate student organizations at public universities in this North African country. Much of the activism revolves around expressions of solidarity with and support for Hamas in Gaza, organizing strikes and holding rallies, leading to recruitment for Islamist organizations. The paper, in the process of being researched at the time of this wiring, is based on interviews with students and members of the larger community, and female Islamist leaders of various organizations and political parties. In the contemporary situation where the nature of Islam and relationships with the West are of great urgency, a more nuanced understanding of non-violent Islamist activism among young people, especially women, is needed. There are three main aspects to this paper: Firstly, examining the reasons why women decide to become active in Islamist organizations. Secondly, investigating the extent to which young women’s decisions are shaped by domestic and/or international events. Thirdly, addressing new forms of personal faith, a notion commonly associated with the West, but which is increasingly recognized to be a vital element among women of the Muslim world. While “Islamist Feminism” is a much debated academic concept, this paper seeks to shed light on the goals, beliefs and challenges of women who describe themselves as such but are not unified by a common understanding of the term. They hold widely varying views which are occasionally mutually exclusive. Moroccan scholar and activist Asma Lamrabet describes Islamist Feminism as “a timid movement, still somewhat confused and expressing its first stammers.” It is certainly a phenomenon that will shape and influence the role and status of women in this North African country. As Morocco is situated at a crossroads between Europe, Africa south of the Sahara and the Middle East, the extent to which non-violent Islamist Feminism impacts on public life will resonate in the Mediterranean region and beyond.