Shajarat ad-Durr by Mahmud Badawy The First Female Ruler in Islam

The author presents a tragedy by Mahmud Badawy about the female Egyptian ruler Shajarat ad-Durr during the Crusades. The book argues that Islam has a history of female rulers, often overshadowed by misogynistic interpretations of the Quran. Dr. Rampoldi emphasizes that tragedy is an effective form to highlight the legacy of courageous Muslim women in politics.