Fatima al-Fihri – The Woman Who Built the World’s First University and Shaped Modern Education
Fatima al-Fihri, a visionary Muslim woman of the 9th century, founded Al-Qarawiyyin University in Fez, Morocco — the oldest continuously operating university in the world. Her legacy revolutionized education, integrating faith, science, and culture, influencing generations of scholars and laying the foundations for modern universities.
