Myth or reality: Who was Fatima Sheikh and why there's a controversy around her existence?
On Thursday, author and activist Dilip Mandal claimed that he created a fabricated character and named her Fatima Sheikh and ...
Why is a Bahujan writer questioning the legacy of Fatima Sheikh, an associate of Savitribai ...
It is an attempt to undermine Dalit-Muslim solidarity and erase Muslim contributions to Indian history, activists say.
Activist claims he invented story of ‘first Muslim teacher Fatima Sheikh’
In a series of tweets, Mandal claimed that Sheikh was a “fictional character” who had been propped up by him in the past.
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Fatima Sheikh: Politics of Historical Erasure, Exclusion
The ongoing attempt to erase India’s first Muslim woman teacher from mainstream history is part of a broader project to ...
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The true story of Fatima al-Fihri, the founder of the world’s first known university
Forgotten Women is a series dedicated to giving women of history the exposure they deserve. This week, we’re paying tribute to Fatima al-Fihri, a woman who established the concept of a ...
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KS1 History: Castles and Knights
Fatima and Harry learn about William the Conqueror’s invasion of England and the Battle of Hastings. The Tower of London. videoThe Tower of London Fatima and Harry explore one of the most famous ...
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Dilip Mandal triggers row with claims about Fatima Sheikh’s legacy
Author, activist Dilip Mandal stoked controversy on Thursday when he claimed that Fatima Sheikh, celebrated as one of India’s ...
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Fatima expert shares message of hope for young Filipinos
According to her, the Fatima children learned to place God at the core of their lives. This centrality, she explained, is key to shaping one’s priorities and decisions.