Explore examples from the research by field.
AstronomyMaryam al-‘Ijliyyah
An astrolabe maker connected to the scientific culture of medieval Aleppo.
MathematicsLubna of Córdoba
A mathematician, secretary and scholar associated with the intellectual world of Al-Andalus.
Public lifeAl-Shifa’ bint ‘Abdillah
A healer, teacher and early figure in public administration in Medina.
EducationFatimah al-Fihriyyah
A philanthropist remembered for her role in establishing a major centre of learning in Fez.
ScholarshipShuhdah bint al-Ibari
A scholar and calligrapher whose teaching connected generations of students.
Public worksZubaydah bint Ja‘far
A patron remembered for major public works and philanthropy.
MathematicsSutaytah al-Mahamali
A Baghdadi jurist remembered for her knowledge of mathematics and inheritance calculations.
AstronomyBijeh al-Kermaniyyah
A learned woman of Kerman associated with astronomy, mathematics and poetry.
MedicineUmm al-Hasan bint Abi Ja‘far
A physician, poet and Qur’an reciter from the region of Granada.
MedicineZaynab of Banu Awd
A physician remembered for treating wounds and eye conditions.
NursingNusaybah bint al-Harith
A companion remembered for caring for the sick and wounded during early Muslim expeditions.
MidwiferyUmm Asiyah
A skilled midwife who served the Tulunid royal household in Egypt.
JurisprudenceFatimah al-Samarqandiyyah
A jurist and legal authority whose judgement was sought by scholars and rulers.
ScholarshipKarimah al-Marwaziyyah
A renowned Hadith scholar in Makkah whose students travelled from far away to study with her.
ScholarshipNafisah bint al-Hasan
A respected scholar and philanthropist whose learning attracted leading figures of her time.
JurisprudenceKhadijah bint Sahnun
A jurist and mufti of Qayrawan whose legal opinions were widely sought.
ScholarshipZaynab bint al-Kamal
A major Hadith scholar in Damascus who taught generations of prominent students.
LiteratureWalladah bint al-Mustakfi
A poet-princess of Córdoba remembered for poetry and literary gatherings.
PoetryAl-Khansa’
One of the most celebrated poets of early Arabic literature.
LeadershipArwa bint Ahmad al-Sulayhiyyah
A ruler of Yemen remembered for political leadership and public patronage.
LeadershipShajarat al-Durr
A major political figure who ruled Egypt during a pivotal period.
CalligraphyFatimah bint al-Aqra’
A distinguished Baghdadi calligrapher trusted to write important diplomatic correspondence.
LeadershipPadishah Khatun
A ruler of Kerman who was also associated with poetry and calligraphy.
Literature‘Aishah al-Ba‘uniyyah
A scholar, author and poet whose works explored spirituality, knowledge and devotion.
Medicine‘Aishah bint al-Jayyar
A physician of northern Morocco known for her knowledge of medicines and treatments.
ScholarshipUmm al-Darda’ al-Sughra
A respected jurist, teacher and Hadith scholar associated with Damascus and Jerusalem.
