Education

Muslim Firsts in Education

From university founders to academic pioneers, these educators shaped institutions of learning.

2 firsts documented

education 859 What Is the World's Oldest University? Fatima al-Fihri Fatima al-Fihri founded al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, Morocco in 859 CE. Recognized by UNESCO and Guinness as the oldest continuously operating educational institution in the world. education 2014 Who Is the Youngest Nobel Laureate in History? Malala Yousafzai Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai won the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize at age 17, becoming the youngest Nobel laureate in the 113-year history of the award.