Women during the Prophet’s time had a significant positive impact on society because they were individuals who were willing to contribute energy, particularly in the advancement of hadith knowledge. However, there is a failure to understand or acknowledge their important roles particularly among young generation because there are many figures that were falsely taken as the role model. Therefore, this study focuses on acknowledging the importance of two female figures who narrated hadiths which are Aisyah R.A and Syifa binti Abdullah by discovering their biographies and analysing their contributions in Islam. In the case of this study, qualitative research is applied because it requires library research and the use of Maktabah Syamilah to obtain information on hadith. In the research finding, this study provides an understanding that includes the following: (1) comprehending and delving into the biographies of women who have made significant contributions to hadith and (2) the ability to assess the comparative contribution of female figures to Islam in various fields. In conclusion, these women can serve as role models for young women, inspiring them to emulate qualities like perseverance in seeking knowledge, contributing expertise, discipline, and carrying out responsibilities.

The role of the Qurʾan as the primary legal source in Islam is inevitable among Muslims. Previous and present scholars have discussed the study of the Qurʾan in various fields, and many efforts have been done to understand its content from multiple languages. In addition, Qurʾanic exegesis or tafsīr is another important branch that contributes a lot in understanding the Qurʾan. However, it has been long debated that Qurʾanic exegesis was dominated by men since the seventh century. Due to the challenge debated by feminists, women began to question males’ interpretation and gradually produce their own interpretation by affirming the concept of ‘women-friendly’. Therefore, this study aims to analyse their arguments and to discover the contributions of women in Qurʾanic exegesis from the eighteenth century to the present day. By applying the qualitative method, this study found that all tafsīr written by female mufassirs have different formats, purposes, methods, and approaches. There is also need and demands of women scholars in Qurʾanic exegesis, because undeniably, there are differences found in the interpretations of male and female scholars. However, it is vital to highlight that the main responsibility to understand the Qurʾan and apply its content in daily life should not be determined by gender, but it lies within an individual’s obligation.