Important Woman in Early Islam Flashcards
Who was Umm al-Darda?
Female Islamic scholar in C7. Debated with the male scholars, taught the Hadith and fiqh. Prayed with men in men’s section of the mosque.
Who was Hafsa?
Preserved the initial collection of the Qur’an. Grand-daughter of the Prophet Muhammad through his Daughter Fatima. Her strength, patience, and wisdom makes her one of the most important women in early Islam.
Who was Rabi’a al-Adawiyya?
One of the most important mystics in the Muslim tradition. Considered to be one of the founders of the Sufi school of “Divine Love,”
Who was Razia Sultan?
Leader of Delhi, she was an effective ruler and was a major patron of learning, establishing schools and libraries across northern India. Acted like a sultan in all matters.
Who was Lubna Cordoba?
She was the palace secretary of the caliphs - Umayyad palace. Was a skilled mathematician and presided over the royal library.
Who was the Queen of Yemen?
Ruled as the Queen of Yemen and was well-versed in various religious sciences, Qur’an, hadith as well as poetry and history. Chroniclers described her as being incredibly intelligent.
Who preserved the initial collection of the Qur’an?
Hafsa
Who was the leader of Delhi?
Razia Sultan
Who did chroniclers call incredibly intelligent?
Queen of Yemen
Who was the palace secretary of the Caliphs in the Umayyad dynasty?
Lubna Cordoba
Who founded the Sufi school of “Divine love”?
Rabi’a al-Adawiyya
Who was a female Islamic scholar in the C7?
Umm Al-Darda
