Which of the following best describes Shajar al-Durr?
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium Women in Islamic History question asks: Which of the following best describes Shajar al-Durr? The correct choice is A. A sultana who briefly ruled Egypt in the thirteenth century, one of the few women to head an Islamic sultanate. 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 sultana who briefly ruled Egypt in the thirteenth century, one of the few women to head an Islamic sultanate ✓
- B. A renowned Arab poetess famous for her elegies, who embraced Islam and encouraged her sons before the Battle of Qadisiyyah
Why not B: “A renowned Arab poetess famous for her elegies, who embraced Islam and encouraged her sons before the Battle of Qadisiyyah” does not fit this question. The answer is A sultana who briefly ruled Egypt in the thirteenth century, one of the few women to head an Islamic sultanate.
- C. A wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) known for her charitable nature and skill in leatherwork
Why not C: “A wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) known for her charitable nature and skill in leatherwork” does not fit this question. The answer is A sultana who briefly ruled Egypt in the thirteenth century, one of the few women to head an Islamic sultanate.
- D. A freed companion whose case regarding marriage after manumission is recorded in the hadith literature
Why not D: “A freed companion whose case regarding marriage after manumission is recorded in the hadith literature” does not fit this question. The answer is A sultana who briefly ruled Egypt in the thirteenth century, one of the few women to head an Islamic sultanate.
Correct answer
A. A sultana who briefly ruled Egypt in the thirteenth century, one of the few women to head an Islamic sultanate
Explanation
A sultana who briefly ruled Egypt in the thirteenth century one of the few women to head an Islamic sultanate is the term that matches Which of the following best describes Shajar al-Durr option A Option B A renowned Arab poetess famous for her elegies who embraced Islam and encouraged her sons before the Battle of Qadisiyyah does not fit this question Option C A wife of Prophet Muhammad PBUH known for her charitable nature and skill in leatherwork does not fit this question Option D A freed companion whose case regarding marriage after manumission is recorded in the hadith literature does not fit this question For this Women in.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Women in Islamic History
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