Women Transmitters of Hadith in the Sixth Century
In the present article, ninety two women transmitters who related hadiths are extracted from two hadith books and introduced, followed by a chart of their geographical location. Hence, it becomes evident that women played an important role in transmitting hadith since they transmitted a considerable number of hadiths, such hadiths are noteworthy with regard to their content and the social influence they exerted. The author renders a geographical approach to hadith and importance of geographical location concerning the relation of hadith.
Key Words: Hadith Transmitters, Geographical Location, Sixth Century, Women.
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