An historical overview of madressa education - Chapter 5 by A. Akhalwaya, I. Waja, A.H. Gabru, A.K. Dockrat, S. Pandor and E. Garda
… Misqaveh recommended that the child be taught the Qur’an, history, accounts, the stories of pious people, elements of … prove worthy of this position. Teach him the Qur’an, history, poetry, traditions, appreciation of eloquence. … Women of learning have been held in high respect in Muslim history. Women played an important part in transmitting the …