Riyadh: The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) has published a new scientific work titled 'The Role of Makkah Women in the Scientific Movement in the eighth Century AH (14th Century AD),' documenting the scientific contributions of women in Makkah during one of the most prominent eras in its intellectual history.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the publication comes as part of the foundation's efforts to highlight the historical roles of women in Islamic society and their contributions to the advancement of knowledge, particularly in Makkah, which served as a scientific hub that attracted scholars and students from across the Islamic world.
Authored by Rehab Al-Harbi, the book examines the educational environments in which women were active, including homes, scholarly gatherings, and study circles in the Grand Mosque. It also addresses their attainment of academic degrees, pursuit of knowledge through travel, teaching methods, and contributions to the sciences of Shariah, language, and history.
The study emphasizes that Makkah women's participation in the scientific movement was not incidental or marginal, but marked by effectiveness and leadership, reflecting the distinguished status of female scholars in Islamic history and deepening the understanding of their civilizational role.