Women Scholars of Hadith

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Faatimah Al-Fudayliyah

Also known as Ash-Shaykhah Al-Fudayliyah.

She was born in twelfth century Hijri. (18th Century CE). She excelled in art of Calligraphy adn various Islamic Science. She had special interest in Hadith.

She received diploma from various Scholars and earned the reputation as an important traditionalist in her own right.

Towards the end of her life, she settled in Makkah where she founded a well-socked public library. Many traditionalist attended her lecture and received diplomas from her.

Among them were Shaykh 'Umar Al-Hanafi and Shaykh Salih Ash-Sha'fiee.

She died in 181 C.E, May Allah have Mercy on her!

Reference: Usool Al Hadith, Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Phillips
 
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