The existence of female scholars is not a new phenomenon; it has existed since the time of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). So who are they? Let’s hear from Nyai Dra. Hj. Badriyah Fayumi, Lc, MA (Chairwoman of Alimat and Head of the Mahasina Darul Qur’an wal Hadis Islamic Boarding School, Pondok Gede).