Major Muslim Scholars: Women

Course Description:

This course will cover the lives and achievements of various women throughout Islamic history. The course will introduce a number of women from different eras and continents, starting from the time of the companions and moving to the present day. Students will be guided through a study of what it meant to be a Muslim scholar and leader, and how these women shaped lives, minds, and society.

Daylight savings time will begin in the United States on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Depending on where you live, this may or may not affect your class timing. In countries where DST is not applied at all, class will be one hour earlier starting November 3.

Course Logistics:

• Designed in an easy to follow format.
• Interactive Q&A
• Recordings available until end of term
• Based on the aqida of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama’a.
• Women only.
• Ages 17+ can register.

Recordings:

Live attendance is recommended whenever possible for the best learning experience. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for registered students who cannot attend live. Students will have access to course forums, recordings, and files until January 10, 2025.

Course Prerequisites:

1. Students should be women above the age of 17.
2. Successful completion of at least one Ribaat Level 1 core course.

Course Requirements:

Students are expected to attend the online lectures, complete one or more weekly assignments, complete and present a project, and submit 4 short quizzes. This is an online course so students will need:

• Access to internet with an internet speed of at least 2 Mbps recommended for best performance.
• Headphones, camera and microphone may be required for in-class participation.
• To access the live class and recordings, students will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet/iPad with the Zoom app.

Text:

Required:

• Aisha Al-Ba’uniyya : A Life in Praise of Love by Th. Emil Homerin
• Al Muhaddithat: the women scholars in Islam by Mohammad Akram Nadwi

Recommended:

• The Caliph’s Sister: Nana Asma’u, 1793-1865, Teacher, Poet and Islamic Leader by Jean Boyd
• Scholars of Faith: South Asian Muslim Women and the Embodiment of Religious Knowledge by Usha Sanyal

Students are responsible for ordering their textbooks before the start of class. Ribaat textbooks are available to enrolled students at a discounted rate through Rabata Bookshop. Once enrolled, students will have access to the discount code through the course forum.

Registration:

Registration Fee: Non-refundable, non-transferable

• $225. (not including the cost of the course materials)
• $20.00 late registration fee on September 14th (if seats are available)
• Registration closes September 30.
• Auditing is not available for this course.

Registration Options:

Before enrolling, please read the Registration Fees & Policies. Then choose one of the registration options below.

Contact: For inquiries, contact registration@rabata.org