Al-Muhaddithat: The Female Scholars of Muslim Spain
This course will introduce students to the history of Andalusia and acquaint them with some of the major female scholars that flourished there. Their biographies and contributions will be studied in light of their historical context and the enduring legacy that emanates from the region. Islam spread through Spain, ruled over by caliphates and dynasties and contributing majorly to Islamic sciences, rational sciences, arts, crafts and more. Islamic rule in Spain lasted for over 700 years.
Level
Beginners
Duration
1 hour and 22 minutes in total
Number of Units
3