The course studies the concept of development, the characteristics of women, their status, and their role in Muslim society. It highlights the aspects that distinguish the Islamic approach from Western approaches in addressing women's issues. It includes an emphasis on the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in enhancing the developmental role of women in various fields, such as medical, media, educational, economic, and community sectors. It discusses issues related to women and their development spiritually, personally, economically, politically, and socially. It also addresses a number of family and social issues concerning women and their relationship to development.