Which statement correctly explains Fatima al-Fihri?

Difficulty: Easy

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This Easy Women in Islamic History question asks: Which statement correctly explains Fatima al-Fihri? The correct choice is A. A ninth-century scholar credited with founding the University of Al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, Morocco, regarded as one of the oldest existing degree-granting universities. 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 ninth-century scholar credited with founding the University of Al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, Morocco, regarded as one of the oldest existing degree-granting universities ✓
B. The mother of Prophet Isa (AS) and the only woman named directly in the Quran, after whom Surah Maryam is titled
Why not B: “The mother of Prophet Isa (AS) and the only woman named directly in the Quran, after whom Surah Maryam is titled” does not fit this question. The answer is A ninth-century scholar credited with founding the University of Al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, Morocco, regarded as one of the oldest existing degree-granting universities.
C. A sultana who briefly ruled Egypt in the thirteenth century, one of the few women to head an Islamic sultanate
Why not C: “A sultana who briefly ruled Egypt in the thirteenth century, one of the few women to head an Islamic sultanate” does not fit this question. The answer is A ninth-century scholar credited with founding the University of Al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, Morocco, regarded as one of the oldest existing degree-granting universities.
D. A companion known for defending Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at the Battle of Uhud
Why not D: “A companion known for defending Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at the Battle of Uhud” does not fit this question. The answer is A ninth-century scholar credited with founding the University of Al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, Morocco, regarded as one of the oldest existing degree-granting universities.

Correct answer

A. A ninth-century scholar credited with founding the University of Al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, Morocco, regarded as one of the oldest existing degree-granting universities

Explanation

A ninth-century scholar credited with founding the University of Al-Qarawiyyin in Fez Morocco regarded as one of the oldest existing degree-granting universities is the term that matches Which statement correctly explains Fatima al-Fihri option A Option B The mother of Prophet Isa AS and the only woman named directly in the Quran after whom Surah Maryam is titled does not fit this question Option C A sultana who briefly ruled Egypt in the thirteenth century one of the few women to head an Islamic sultanate does not fit this question Option D A companion known for defending Prophet Muhammad PBUH at the Battle of Uhud does not fit this question.

Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide

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