Sayyida al-Hurra: the Pirate Queen of Morocco

Picture this, it's the 1400’s and a woman stands on the bridge of a great ship. There's a flurry of activity around her as ropes are tossed here and there and shouts of men fight the roar of the sea. She stands still and silent. Her Hijab wrapped elegantly around her head, pistol on her hip, her face defiant in the wind while her skirts billow around her. She is the unrivaled queen of pirates in the Mediterranean sea.   Wanna know more about this mysterious pirate queen? Then hurry up and press play friend!! Instagram: @fortheloveof_historypodcast Email: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortheloveofhistorypodcast Further Reading (Articles) Extraordinary Muslim women Malika VI: Sayyida Al-Hurra Pirate Profile: Sayyida al-Hurra Sayyida al-Hurra by the Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality  Further Reading (Books) The forgotten queens of Islam by Fatema Mernissi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices