Great men Quote by Mostafa al-Badawi
““Shaykha Sultana al-Zubaydiyya Shaykha Sultana al-Zubaydiyya, famous scholar and saint, was the dauther of 'Ali al-Zubaydi, a man belonging to the martial Zubaydi clan of the tribe of Bani Haritha, itself an offshoot of the major tribe of Kinda, one of the most ancient and best known tribes of Southern Yemen. [...] she became known as the Rabi'a of Hadramawt. [...] Shaykha Sultana became so engrossed in her spiritual pursuits that she never found it in herself to marry and beget children as was expected of her. Instead, she visited all the great men of the valley, sitting at the back of the mosques where the gatherings were held, and listening intently until she became well known and greatly respected by them. Mostafa al-Badawi, A blessed Valley, Volume One, Wadi Hadramawt & the Alawi Tradition, Chapter 10, S. 95-97””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Blessed Valley, Volume One by Mostafa al-Badawi, 2005
Shaykha Sultana devoted herself to scholarship and spirituality, rejecting conventional marriage expectations.
In simple terms: She chose scholarship over marriage.
Key Takeaway
Respect personal choices that defy norms.
Themes
women's empowerment
spirituality
education
Mood
respectful
inspirational
Type
historical
biographical
When to use this quote
- academic pursuits
- religious study
- cultural heritage
Key Concepts
gender studies
historical biography
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates choosing scholarship over family?
- How does society view women who reject traditional roles?
A Different Perspective
Her path may be seen as radical, challenging societal norms.
