It was fatima al fihri under the khilafah that built the first university in 841 ce. Zena picked fatima al fihri, a muslim woman credited with establishing the worlds first university. Nov 18, 2017 a very intellectual, smart and generous woman of her time, fatima al fihri founded the worlds first university to continuously grant degrees, the university of al qarawiyyin, an institute that has provided education for many philosophers and scholars who went on to significantly contribute to the cumulative knowledge of humanity. She migrated with her father mohamed al fihri from qayrawan in tunisia to fez.
Fatima alfihri migrated with her father mohamed alfihri and sister maram from alkairouan alqayrawan in tunisia, to fes in morocco. Fatima bint muhammad al fihri umm al banin brief biography. Al fihri was born around 800 ad in the town of kairouan, in presentday tunisia. After fatima alfihris husband and father died, she and her sister inherited a fortune, which they wanted to use as a contribution to the community in return for gods blessing. Fatima al fihriyya, founder of worlds first university. Her family was part of a large migration to fes from kairouan. Shaded callouts help break up walls of text and give you room to list your skills, interests, etc.
Fatima bint muhammad al fihriya al qurashiya was an arab muslim woman who is credited for founding the university of al. This tunisian established, in 859, what is reportedly the worlds oldest academic degreegranting university, al qarawiyyin in fes morocco. Fatima alfihri, daughter of a wealthy business man, in 859 fatima founded the worlds first academic degreegranting university existing today, the university of qarawiyyin, which is considered the oldest university in the world. Women faced the protection of their honour under the khilafah. Maryam al fihri went on to sponsor the construction of the al andalus mosque while fatima began the construction of the great qarawiyyin mosque. Fatima al fihri was the founder of al qarawiyyin the oldest known university in the world where scholars were granted degrees after completing their studies.
Join us as we go through the first installment of this series. In this blog, wajiha khan addresses an amazing woman who shed light on the world. Lady fatima had surrendered herself to god so much so that gods anger and pleasure are related to her anger and pleasure. Al fihri is credited with founding al quaraouiyine mosque, library, and university in fez with her own money in a. The women in islam after fatimah zahra the prophet. Oct 04, 2016 in this new series the speaker will be discussing some of the most successful women in islamic history. Feb 04, 2015 the firsts is a series about brilliant women in islam who have paved the way for not only female muslims, but all muslims after them. Fatima al fihri the founder of the worlds first university book. Oct 18, 2016 fatima alfihri was the daughter of mohammed alfihri and was part of the families that moved from tunisia to morocco under the rule of king idriss ii. University of alkaraouine simple english wikipedia, the. Her univeristy produced a slew of leading muslim thinkers. She is of arab qurayshi descent, hence the name al qurashiyya, the qurayshi one. Opened in 859, it is thought to be the worlds oldest library, and the maze of rooms were closed off to all but a few scholars and students of the university where it was housed.
Fatima alfihri is only one example out of many others whom almighty allah has elevated to a status of honor, and who add to the realisation of the empowerment and encouragement islam gives to women. As if the weird actions of shaykh ibn taymiyyah on hadith alkhilafah are not enough, allamah alalbani sinks even deeper. The library dar alkutub had rare books dealing with various sciences. Fatima al fihri emigrated from presentday tunisia to fez, morocco with her family in the early 9th century. History of al khilafah arrashida workbook by hina naseem akhtar. The fatima has balance, with loads of space for your experience. Status of women during the time of caliphate islamicity. It had a school, or madrasa, that taught students about islam. It is recommended that if you dont already have it you download the latest version of adobe reader. Fatima alfihriya was the daughter of abdellah mohammed ibn.
Pdf fatimah alfihriand religious fraternity in alqarawiyy in. Fatima alfihri migrated with her family in the early ninth century from qayrawan. Amongst other subjects, the sciences were also taught at the university. A forgotten contribution to human civilization fatima al fihriya. In his new book, justin marozzi explores the rise and fall of major cities that shaped the cultural and social aspects of various islamic empires islamic empires from the seventh century till. She named it al quaraouiyine in honour of the city al qayrawan from where her ancestors came. Nilofer abiva and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alfihri was born around 800 ad in the town of kairouan, in presentday tunisia. A well educated woman herself, she opened the al qarawiyin in fez, morocco. Ultimately, khan believed that fatima al fihri was a catalyst in the expanding and increasing of education in north africa. Bring it to life with color or keep it all professional in grayscale. She migrated to tunisia from qayrawan with her father and grew up in an educated household.
Caliph leader of the sokoto caliphate and both supported and promoted his. She was very learned in islamic jurisprudence and hadith tradition and used her inheritance to build a mosque for her community. Jun 19, 2011 fatima bint muhammad alfihri umm albanin brief biography. May 02, 2012 the name fatima crowns the annals of history with the distinction of establishing the worlds very first university. Ultimately, khan believed that fatima alfihri was a catalyst in the expanding and increasing of education in north africa. Buy fatima alfihri the founder of the worlds first university. The university of alkaraouine or alqarawiyyin, arabic. Women also played a major role as supporters of education. In 859 ce, fatima established the al qarawiyyin mosque and the university of al qarawiyyin, the oldest university in. The worlds oldest working library will soon open its. Fatima alfihri founder of the oldest university in the. Fatima bint muhammad alfihriya alqurashiya was an arab muslim woman who is credited. Historic heroines in living color oleary, chandler, spring, jessica, lepore, jill on. Fatima al hadad has 63 books on goodreads, and is currently reading by.
If you regularly visit this site and wish to show your appreciation, or if you wish to see further development of al, please donate online. History books confirm that she migrated with her father mohamed alfihri from. Rabat following in the steps of fatima al fihriya, who founded the worlds oldest stilloperating university in 859 a. Fatima al fihri played a great role in the civilisation and culture in her community. Michigan sisters pen book on muslim women who are real. The abbasid caliphate the current place of iraq in the phase of 447656. Justin marozzis new book explores rise, fall of major. Fatima al fihri was a muslim woman thought of to have started one of. The series begins with fatima al fihriyya the founder of the first university in the world.
In ramadan of 245 al hijri 859 ad, fatima al fihri started building a mosque. Yes, it was a muslim woman who pioneered a model of higher learning coupled with the issuance of degrees of various levels. She grew up with her sister in an educated family and learnt fiqh islamic jurisprudence and hadith. The true story of fatima alfihri, the founder of the. The aghlabid dynasty ruled qayrawan under abbasid caliphate during the eighth and ninth centuries. For example, the first formal madrasa of the muslim world, the university of al karaouine in fes was established by a wealthy merchant by the name of fatima al fihri. Sumara khan the name fatima alfihri crowns the annals of history with the distinction of having established the worlds very first university. They were an educated family, and fatima and her sister mariam learned the islamic sciences of jurisprudence and hadith. Beautiful stories of islamcomplete fatima al fihri. Fatima alfihri was certainly a lady of foresightedness for the location of the university within the compounds of the mosque attracted scholars from far and wide.
Founded in 859 by fatima al fihri, the daughter of a wealthy merchant living in fez, the al qarawiyyin library holds a remarkable collection of centuriesold texts, such as a 9thcentury quran. Fatima alfihri migrated with her family from qayrawan in presentday tunisia to the city. Little muslims inspiration series 1 by maryam yousaf isbn. No popular sources beyond academic history books concerning the. Daughter of mohammed al fihri, fatima alfihri, also called umm al banine, mother of the boys, is known for creating the oldest academic degreegranting university in existence today, the university. Miss usa is not the only role model for muslim women khaled. Jun 28, 2018 the al qarawiyyin mosque and university is known for its longevity and many historians believe it is the first modern university to be founded and is the oldest running university in the world. This position of fatima is also used to defend the leadership wilayah and right of imam ali peace be upon her.
History of al khilafah arrashidahtb dr abdullah al ahsan on. Erasmus mundus fatima action 2 lot fatima al fihri program is a european scholarship program between universities from north africa and europe. Women in islam women against oppression liberation. Qualifications affluent inspiring figurehead in the community hardworking. Fatima and her sister mariam were welleducated and wealthy women who wanted to use their wealth for the benefit of their community. Fatima al fihri was a muslim woman from tunisia who founded the first known university more than 1,000 years ago. After the death of their father, fatima vowed to spend all her inheritance in building a mosque, both a place for worship and a center of learning. The al site and the dilp are entirely supported by individual donors and well wishers. Fatima alfihri june 27, 2012 leave a comment fatima alfihri.
A national bestseller, this gorgeously illustrated letterpressinspired book combines feminist history with a vision for a better future. Yes, it was a muslim woman who pioneered this effective model of higher learning coupled with the issuance of degrees of various levels. For example, the first formal madrasa of the muslim world, the university of alkaraouine in fes was established by a wealthy merchant by the name of fatima alfihri. The daughters were welleducated and devoted to their community. Fatima alfihri an amazing radical change agent to have. Mariam, fatima s sister, was the sponsor of the al andalus mosque, also in fes. The forgotten history of muslim scientists slide show. Although her family did not start out wealthy, her father, mohammed al fihri, became a successful merchant. Aug 04, 2008 today, the guinness book of world records has recognised it to be the oldest continuously operating institution of higher learning in the world. The daughter of a wealthy businessman muhammad al fihri, fatima was born around 800 ce. The women in islam after fatimah zahra the prophet mohammads daughter who was a dedicated daughter, wife and mother in islam.
Fatima al fihri creating the worlds first university university of al qarawiyyin fun facts about al qarawiyyin founded 859 ad fatima had founded the university of al qarawiyyn. However its the kind of book that will appeal to adults as well. In 245859, the qarawiyyin mosque in the northwestern city of fes in morocco was established. She was well versed in classical islamic learning such as fiqh jurisprudence and hadith islamic traditions based on the prophets life. These books can be best read by adobe acrobat reader or smartly read in apple ipadipodiphone using ibooks application.
Fatima alfihriyya founder of the first university in the. In reality, fatima is the first defender of wilayah. The abbasid caliph harun alrashids wife, zubayda, personally funded many construction projects for mosques, roads. Present day, mariam and fatima al fihri are considered some of the. Her father, muhammad al fihri, worked long and hard to become a successful and. As tunisian historian hassan hosni abdelwahab noted in his book famous tunisian women. Both were part of a larger tradition of women founding mosques.
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