The Civilizational Role of Omani Women in the Era of Al-Ya’ariba (1034 AH/1624 AD-1156 AH/1743 AD)

This study aims to highlight the civilizational role of Omani women in the political, social and cultural fields during the Ya’aruba era, extending from the election of Nasser bin Murshid Al-Ya’arubi as Imam of Oman in 1034 AH/1624 AD until the death of Imam Sultan bin Murshid Al-Ya’arubi in the Battle of Sohar against the Persians in 1156 AH/1743 AD. The study employed the historical research method by tracking the role and presence of women in historical and jurisprudential sources, as well as the descriptive-analytical method to examine this role and analyze its impact on the political, social, and cultural aspects of life. The study reached several key findings. Most notably, it found that Omani women participated in political life through both direct and indirect forms of engagement. Their contributions to the social sphere were reflected in promoting social solidarity, serving public utilities, and contributing to social endowments. Their cultural contributions included a strong commitment to education, purchasing and scribing books, the provision of endowments to students and schools, and the founding of libraries.