tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38085367.post9036226052217371018..comments2024-03-19T09:06:21.507-04:00Comments on Irtiqa: Muslim Women PreachersSalman Hameedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04327330113822656571noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38085367.post-48860660557990022392014-04-24T19:30:08.519-04:002014-04-24T19:30:08.519-04:00http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0955454530?pc_redi...http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0955454530?pc_redir=1397869063&robot_redir=1<br /><br />Shaykh Akram Nadwi's groundbreaking work on female scholarship during the early period of IslamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38085367.post-78613790719093862612011-08-16T02:08:38.054-04:002011-08-16T02:08:38.054-04:00You could look up Akram Nadwi's book on Hadith...You could look up Akram Nadwi's book on Hadith scholars which was also mentioned in a number of MSM outlets.history_loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07378477845368044765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38085367.post-31448129751219027362011-08-09T17:54:24.404-04:002011-08-09T17:54:24.404-04:00Salam, Gary. Many thanks for your thoughtful comme...Salam, Gary. Many thanks for your thoughtful comment and especially for relating your personal experience.<br /><br /><i>"All the men have to do is sit back and let the women take charge."</i><br /><br />I will more than fully agree to that.Nidhal Guessoumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12638764091228065424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38085367.post-5371936333546382212011-08-09T11:40:25.420-04:002011-08-09T11:40:25.420-04:00Salaams Nidhal for lifting the lid on a story whic...Salaams Nidhal for lifting the lid on a story which so often goes untold. When I became a Muslim 25 years ago I came into a culturally isolated community and because I was not from the dominant ethnic group in that community I was even more socially isolated. For a few years I was a do it yourself Muslim teaching myself what I needed to know and rarely meeting a fellow convert.<br /><br />Then I saw an ad in a newsletter for a convert support group. When I followed it up it was a support group for female converts who because of the culture you described were even more isolated than me. Through them I met a number of women who were true community activists. One who first introduced scripture classes for Muslim students in secular government schools and another who established the first Islamic school in my state. She went on to found two more each time fighting legal battles against some very determined opposition. <br /><br />Their marginalization by the males actually encouraged them to network with each other and make some headway on issues such as excluding women from the mosque. Through them I met their very supportive partners and found a place in a Muslim community that was outward looking and had a far-sighted vision. I also met a lot of young 2nd and 3rd generation Muslim Australians who were comfortable with their identity and in love with learning as much as I am. <br /><br />So it is not all bad. All the men have to do is sit back and let the women take charge.<br /><br />Regards GaryGaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16976993335975487293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38085367.post-45023965487592361242011-08-09T03:50:08.788-04:002011-08-09T03:50:08.788-04:00Thanks, Umema, for your additions, particularly th...Thanks, Umema, for your additions, particularly the reference from Pakistan.<br /><br />Now, very many times I've heard about "female scholars throughout history", but very rarely have I heard specific names and real scholarship (any book written by any of these scholars that one can consult?).<br /><br />Also, Aisha is a special case that should not be used as the prime example of "Muslim female scholars". She spent a number of years with the Prophet, so of course she would have quite a bit of knowledge about what he said and did in various instances, but scholarship -- with all due respect -- is something different. Is there evidence, for example, that she went out and sought knowledge from others, in order to really sharpen her understanding and expertise? Did she teach students in the mosque? Or does the mere fact that people went to her and asked her about what the Prophet did in this or that case qualify as scholarship?<br />Respectfully... NidhalNidhal Guessoumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12638764091228065424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38085367.post-26502902424218064662011-08-08T19:24:12.882-04:002011-08-08T19:24:12.882-04:00According to Islamic tradition, female scholars th...According to Islamic tradition, female scholars throughout history had male students although they sat in a segregated area. Ayesha r.a. taught the companions of the Prophet Muhammad SAW after his death.<br />For urdu language speakers, one of the best female scholars is Dr Farhat Hashmi.During this month of Ramadan, she has her own program on a local Pakistani channel.Umemanoreply@blogger.com