7. Umm Al-Darda Al-Soghra (jan 1, 601 – jan 1, 700)
Description:
-Born in the 7th century- One of the most important and influential female scholars in Islamic history
-Reportedly a strong figure since her childhood
-Refused to follow gender norms
-Remembered for praying in the men’s rows at the mosques, as well as sitting amongst her male peers during Quran studies
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Date:
jan 1, 601
jan 1, 700
~ 99 years