Al-Muhaddithat: The Women Scholars in Islam by Mohammad Akram Nadwi

Al-Muhaddithat: The Women Scholars in Islam — Mohammad Akram Nadwi

Al-Muhaddithat explores the remarkable history of Muslim women who became scholars of Hadith and other Islamic sciences. Mohammad Akram Nadwi highlights the intellectual achievements, teaching roles, and contributions of women scholars across generations, challenging the misconception that women played only a passive role in Islamic scholarship. The book introduces readers to numerous female scholars who taught students, transmitted Hadith, issued scholarly guidance, and contributed to the preservation of Islamic knowledge. It is both a historical account and an inspiring reminder of the important place of women in the Islamic scholarly tradition.