"According to the teachings of Islam, education is very important. The first revealed word of the Quran commanded the believers to "Read!"

This command did not distinguish between male and female believers. The first wife of the Prophet Muhammad, Khadeeja, was a successful businesswoman in her own right. The Prophet Muhammad praised the women of Madinah for their pursuit of knowledge: "How splendid were the women of the Ansar; shame did not prevent them from becoming learned in the faith." At various other times, the Prophet Muhammad told his followers:

"Acquisition of knowledge is binding on all Muslims, male and female."

"Seek knowledge, from the cradle to the grave."

"Acquire knowledge, even if you have to go to China for it."

"The person who goes forth in search of knowledge is striving hard in the way of Allah, until his/her return."

Indeed, throughout history many Muslim women were involved in the founding of educational institutions. Most notable of these is Fatima al-Fihri, who established the University of Al-Karaouine in 859 CE."

Ver true. The prophet was reported to have said "seek knowledge from the craddle to the grave"

In another Hadith, he said " the search for knowledge is compulsory for every Muslim from men and women.

He is also reported to have said the devil finds it easier to mislead a thousand ignorant persons than a single learned person.

Also, war prisoners of Badr who could teach 10 muslims were released.

You should have posted it on the Muslims section. Those ... Well, you know what I mean will come here to derail it and fill it up with their crap