[aideriimibion]

Assalaamu'alaikum,

There are female scholars around, we just don't hear about them because, having learnt their deen, they know not to put themselves out there too much!

I'm sure if you go to any country where Islamic studies is pursued to a high level by men, there will be women in the background doing the same thing. Often the wives of prominent Shuyukh will be Shaykhas or 'Alimahs themselves, but because they don't write widely circulated books and don't do public talks you won't hear of them so much.

Personally, I think more important than knowing who the 'biggest' female scholars are, there should be a concerted effort to ensure that every Muslim woman has access to a knowdgeable 'alimah sister in her community who actively teaches in the community - I think this is the best way to increase the Islamic literacy of the women of this ummah. If this was implemented then maybe there might be more prominent female scholars.... allahu a'lam.

ws,

there should be an iconic muqallid female scholar in present times to counter dr. farhat hashmi. and someone who gives lectures in urdu and is highly qualified. most women get turned off by the english imho. this may be different outside of Pakistan. Allahualam

[Barryrich]

assalaamu'alaikum,

there are female scholars around, we just don't hear about them because, having learnt their deen, they know not to put themselves out there too much!

I'm sure if you go to any country where islamic studies is pursued to a high level by men, there will be women in the background doing the same thing. Often the wives of prominent shuyukh will be shaykhas or 'alimahs themselves, but because they don't write widely circulated books and don't do public talks you won't hear of them so much.

Personally, i think more important than knowing who the 'biggest' female scholars are, there should be a concerted effort to ensure that every muslim woman has access to a knowdgeable 'alimah sister in her community who actively teaches in the community - i think this is the best way to increase the islamic literacy of the women of this ummah. If this was implemented then maybe there might be more prominent female scholars.... Allahu a'lam.

so true.

[M4tHkBw2]

Has anyone heard of Muslema Purmul? She is also a scholar, graduate of Al-Azhar.

Apart from that, I have not heard of any female scholars... I wish they would actively seek out the Female Muslim Population.