UNVEILING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF NORTHERN NIGERIAN MUSLIM WOMEN TO ISLAMIC EDUCATION: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

Abstract

This study explores the Islamic teachings on women's education, highlighting the contributions of female scholars in Islamic education in Northern Nigeria. Research used a qualitative research approach; the study analyses literature and content to examine the Islamic perspective on women's education. The findings reveal that Islam emphasises women's education, granting them equal rights to acquire knowledge. The study also highlights the significant contributions of Northern Nigerian Muslim women to Islamic education. The paper recommends that contemporary women emulate past female scholars by making contributions to various fields of education. The marginalisation of women in education has been a persistent issue throughout history. Despite Islam's emphasis on equal rights to education, Muslim women continue to face barriers in accessing quality education. Examine the Islamic teachings on women's education. The aim is to investigate the contributions made by Muslim women from Northern Nigeria to the field of Islamic education. This study aims to promote a deeper understanding of Islam's perspective on women's education and highlight the achievements of Muslim women in Islamic education. The study employs a qualitative research approach, which includes a review of relevant literature and content analysis. The Islamic theory of education emphasises equal rights and opportunities for both men and women. Islam grants women equal rights to education, and Northern Nigerian Muslim women have made significant contributions to Islamic education. Contemporary women should emulate past female scholars by contributing to various fields of education. Education policymakers should promote equal opportunities for women in education. This study demonstrates that Islam values women's education and that Muslim women have made significant contributions to Islamic education. By promoting equal opportunities and emulating past female scholars, contemporary women can continue to advance Islamic education.