Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate option.


Who among the following reinterpreted verses from Quran to argue for women’s education?

Correct option is C

Mumtaz Ali reinterpreted verses from the Quran to argue for women’s education. He was an important social reformer who believed in promoting women's rights, particularly their right to education. He advocated for the reinterpretation of Islamic texts to emphasize the importance of educating women and giving them a more active role in society.

Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain was also a key advocate for women's education and empowerment in Bengal but is not known for reinterpreting the Quran in this context.

Harjara Beebi Ismail and Begum Anis Qidwai (option d) were notable figures in their respective fields but were not central to this particular aspect of women's education through Quranic reinterpretation.

Information Booster:

·       Mumtaz Ali was a progressive thinker and reformer who worked to promote gender equality in Muslim society by advocating for the education of women.

·       His reinterpretation of the Quran was a significant step toward challenging the traditional views that restricted women's roles, especially in education.

·       He believed that Islam supported the intellectual and social development of women and that denying women education was contrary to Islamic teachings.

·       His ideas contributed to the broader women’s rights movement in India during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

·       Women’s education was a crucial part of social reform during this period, with several reformers advocating for more opportunities for women to gain knowledge and skills.

Additional Knowledge:

·       Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain was an important feminist and educator, known for her work in promoting education for Muslim women, but she did not focus on Quranic reinterpretation.

·       Harjara Beebi Ismail and Begum Anis Qidwai were notable figures but not directly involved in the reinterpretation of Islamic texts for promoting women’s education.