Learned Women of Hadith (Al Muhaddithat), by Muhammad Akram Nadwi
This book is an adaptation of the preface to the biographical encyclopedia in 40 volumes (and in Arabic) by Muhammad Akram, about Muslim women who studied and taught hadith. He takes, presents, then reflects on the information in this encyclopedia. It demonstrates the central role of Muslim women in preserving the teaching of the Prophet r, which remains the primary guide for understanding the Quran as rules and standards of life.