Al-Muhaddithat: the women scholars in Islam

Hashim, Yumi Zuhanis Has-Yun (2025) Al-Muhaddithat: the women scholars in Islam. Australian Journal of Islamic Studies, 10 (1). pp. 126-131. ISSN 2207-4414

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Abstract

Al-Muhaddithat is an English translation and adaptation to the pre-amble (muqaddimah) of a biographical dictionary of the women scholars of ḥadīth written in Arabic. At the time of its publication (2007), the 43-volume work was yet to be published such that Al-Muhaddithat provides a bibliographical roadmap for the later work. Within its 314 pages, Al-Muhaddithat comprises a preface, introduction, ten chapters, reference list and indexes. The author cautioned that the book should not be misused towards ungrounded feminism; rather, it should contribute to understanding women’s roles, rights and responsibilities towards upholding Islam, highlighting the lawfulness of women transmitting ḥadīth. This review briefly describes the book content with a focus on several early chapters. These chapters discuss types, occasions and venues for ḥadīth learning and teachers of the women ḥadīth learners. With numerous women ḥadīth narrators from all levels (as-Sahabah, at-Tabiʿun, tabiʿ at-tabiʿin) being described, the book opens new dimensions to non-expert readers who may have limited exposure to the muhaddithat. The book is also highly beneficial for those seeking specific information, given its encyclopaedic features.

Item Type:	Article (Book Review)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Women Scholars, Hadīth, Muhaddithat, Narrator
Subjects:	BPL Islamic education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART)
Depositing User:	DR YUMI ZUHANIS HAS-YUN HASHIM
Date Deposited:	14 Jul 2025 15:47
Last Modified:	14 Jul 2025 15:47
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/122024

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