Choose the correct description of Nana Asma'u.
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium Women in Islamic History question asks: Choose the correct description of Nana Asma'u. The correct choice is B. A nineteenth-century West African scholar, poet, and daughter of Usman dan Fodio, noted for her extensive educational work among women. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. A companion known for defending Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at the Battle of Uhud
Why not A: “A companion known for defending Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at the Battle of Uhud” does not fit this question. The answer is A nineteenth-century West African scholar, poet, and daughter of Usman dan Fodio, noted for her extensive educational work among women.
- B. A nineteenth-century West African scholar, poet, and daughter of Usman dan Fodio, noted for her extensive educational work among women ✓
- C. A sixteenth-century governor of Tetouan in Morocco, remembered as one of the last women to hold the historic title 'al-Hurra'
Why not C: “A sixteenth-century governor of Tetouan in Morocco, remembered as one of the last women to hold the historic title 'al-Hurra'” does not fit this question. The answer is A nineteenth-century West African scholar, poet, and daughter of Usman dan Fodio, noted for her extensive educational work among women.
- D. The wife of Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid, remembered for funding a pilgrim route and water infrastructure for travelers to Mecca
Why not D: “The wife of Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid, remembered for funding a pilgrim route and water infrastructure for travelers to Mecca” does not fit this question. The answer is A nineteenth-century West African scholar, poet, and daughter of Usman dan Fodio, noted for her extensive educational work among women.
Correct answer
B. A nineteenth-century West African scholar, poet, and daughter of Usman dan Fodio, noted for her extensive educational work among women
Explanation
A nineteenth-century West African scholar poet and daughter of Usman dan Fodio noted for her extensive educational work among women option B is the accepted answer to Choose the correct description of Nana Asma'u Option A A companion known for defending Prophet Muhammad PBUH at the Battle of Uhud does not fit this question Option C A sixteenth-century governor of Tetouan in Morocco remembered as one of the last women to hold the historic title 'al-Hurra' does not fit this question Option D The wife of Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid remembered for funding a pilgrim route and water infrastructure for travelers to Mecca does not fit this question For this.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Women in Islamic History
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