The Forgotten Jewels: Great Women in Islamic History

Just as there were great men with the Prophet ﷺ, there were also many great women in Islam who serve as outstanding role-models for us today. This course is about visiting and reliving the legacy of a select group of phenomenal Muslim women from the early generation of Muslims. From Khadijah (ra), to Aisha (ra) and the mother of Imam Bukhari, these outstanding women set a new standard in shaping and developing the Muslim society.

What you will learn:

  1. The Young Women in Islam
    • Aishah Bint Abu Bakr
    • Amah Bint Khalid
    • Hafsah Bint Sireen
  1. The Mothers who raised Scholars:
    • Mother of Imam Bukhari
    • Mother of Imam As-Shafiee
    • Mother of Imam Malik ibn Anas
    • Mother of Imam Ahmed ibn Hanbal
  1. Love Stories: Women Making the Right Choice
    • Zainab Bint Muhammad
    • Bareerah and Mugheeth
    • Khansaa Bint Khaddaam
    • Umm Salamah
  1. Women and Society:
    • Zumurrud Khatun (Sister of Salahuddin Al-Ayoubi)
  1. 180 Degrees: Women who changed their life around after Islam
    • Hind Bint Utbah (Radical Change, from cannibal acts to Islam)
    • Al-Ghamidiyyah (Sahabiyyah who committed adultery)
  1. Women and Their Parents:
    • Umm Kulthum
  1. Women and Knowledge: (A Modern Example)
    • Aisha At-Taymuriyya (1840-1902)

Who is this course for?

  1. All Muslim Women
  2. High School & University Students
  3. Parents

Reviews (2)

  • Umar Nuri

    Great Course

  • Fathima Moosa

    Alhamdulilah, great course, lots to learn, very interactive with practical examples