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And if I forgot to add some important Muslim women and their contribution, plz do add in this thread.
And if I forgot to add some important Muslim women and their contribution, plz do add in this thread.
Khadija Bint Khuwaylid RA
though the society in which Khadijah was born was terribly male chauvinistic, she earned two titles: Ameerat Quraish(Princess of Quraish) & at-Tahira(the Pure One) due to her impeccable personality and virtuous character,
though the society in which Khadijah was born was terribly male chauvinistic, she earned two titles: Ameerat Quraish(Princess of Quraish) & at-Tahira(the Pure One) due to her impeccable personality and virtuous character,
She used to feed and clothe the poor, assist her relatives financially, & even provide for the marriage of those of her kin who couldn't otherwise have had means to marry.
She is regarded as the most important female figure in Islam.
She is regarded as the most important female figure in Islam.
It is said that when the Quraysh's trade caravans gathered to embark upon their summer journey to Syria or winter journey to Yemen, Khadija's caravan equalled the caravans of all other traders of the Quraysh put together. She was also knows as Khadija Al-Kubra (Khadija The Great)
Due to her business dealings she was quite famous, she got proposals of marriage by many honorable and highly respected men of the Arabian peninsula. But she sent a marriage proposal to Muhammad ﷺ through her friend Nafisa. Before that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was hired by her
As an agent for her trade caravans. Muhammadﷺ was in his 20s. Khadija was the first person to accept Islam.
It was her 3rd marriage, before marrying prophet Muhammad ﷺ, she already married twice and twice she lost her husband.
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It was her 3rd marriage, before marrying prophet Muhammad ﷺ, she already married twice and twice she lost her husband.
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Nusaybah bint Ka'ab RA also knows as Umm Ammarah.
Umm Ammarah RA was one of the earliest converts to Islam in Medina.
She was one of the earliest reverts to Islam and one of the most influential companion of our Prophet Muhammadﷺ.
Her greatest goal and only love was to meet
Umm Ammarah RA was one of the earliest converts to Islam in Medina.
She was one of the earliest reverts to Islam and one of the most influential companion of our Prophet Muhammadﷺ.
Her greatest goal and only love was to meet
Prophet Muhammadﷺ.
She participated in the battles of Uhud, Hudaybiyah and Khaybar and participated in 'Umrat al-Qada. She also witnessed the conquest of Makkah and participated in the campaigns of Hunayn and Yamamah.
Her role in battle of Uhud is the most appreciated amongst
She participated in the battles of Uhud, Hudaybiyah and Khaybar and participated in 'Umrat al-Qada. She also witnessed the conquest of Makkah and participated in the campaigns of Hunayn and Yamamah.
Her role in battle of Uhud is the most appreciated amongst
All.
She went in the battle to volunteer.
She was there mainly to give water to the thirsty, provide first aid to the injured ones etc.
But in the middle of the battle the archer disobeyed Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after that Quraysh got opportunity & many companions were martyred.
She went in the battle to volunteer.
She was there mainly to give water to the thirsty, provide first aid to the injured ones etc.
But in the middle of the battle the archer disobeyed Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after that Quraysh got opportunity & many companions were martyred.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ too got injured and his molar teeth was broken. Few companions were defending him on the top of the mountain of Uhud. It is when Umm Ammarah RA took sword, bow and arrow from one of the escaping fighters. She stood firmly defending Prophet Muhammed ﷺ.
She said ,“O’ Messenger of Allah, invoke Allah to make us your Companions in Paradise!”
To which Prophet Muhammad ﷺ replied, "O’ Allah, make them my Companions in Paradise.”
She was not concerned with the safety of her body and life, neither was she concerned about wealth or
To which Prophet Muhammad ﷺ replied, "O’ Allah, make them my Companions in Paradise.”
She was not concerned with the safety of her body and life, neither was she concerned about wealth or
fame or any of the things of this world. She only wanted to be among the dwellers of Paradise and to be in the company of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
During this battle she got injured.
There is a lot more to say about this brave woman. She indeed is one the greatest role models.
During this battle she got injured.
There is a lot more to say about this brave woman. She indeed is one the greatest role models.
In this battle she lost her two sons too.
Her sons 'Abdullah and Habeeb were martyred in the way of Allah.
Words are not enough to describe the life and sacrifices of Umm Ammarah RA.
Other than being a female warrior she was a narrator of hadiths too.
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Her sons 'Abdullah and Habeeb were martyred in the way of Allah.
Words are not enough to describe the life and sacrifices of Umm Ammarah RA.
Other than being a female warrior she was a narrator of hadiths too.
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Khawlah Bint Al-Azwar
Khawlah was the daughter of one of the chiefs of Bani Asad tribe, and her family embraced Islam in its early days. Her brother, Dirar, was the knight and poet of his tribe, and was well known for his wisdom. His love for his sister and confidence in her
Khawlah was the daughter of one of the chiefs of Bani Asad tribe, and her family embraced Islam in its early days. Her brother, Dirar, was the knight and poet of his tribe, and was well known for his wisdom. His love for his sister and confidence in her
capabilities were legendary. In fact, the brother and sister were so attached to each other that she was his companion wherever he went. He trained her on all arts of swordsmanship and she became also a perfect knight. Besides that, Khawlah mastered the noble art of poetry.
She was not much known until the battle of Ajnadin. In the said battle she used her sword skillfully against whoever tried to stop her. The Muslim soldiers, and their leader Khalid, watched her with great admiration, presuming that she was a man.
The Arab Historian, Al Waqidi, narrates in his book "The conquering of Al Sham (Greater Syria)"
"In a battle that took place in Bayt Lahyah near Ajnadin, Khalid watched a knight, in black attire, with a large green shawl wrapped around his waist and covering his chest. That
"In a battle that took place in Bayt Lahyah near Ajnadin, Khalid watched a knight, in black attire, with a large green shawl wrapped around his waist and covering his chest. That
knight broke through the Roman ranks as an arrow. Wondering about the identity of the unknown Knight Khalid and the others followed him and joined battle, Rafe' Bin Umayrah Al-Ta'if was one of the fighters. He described how that knight scattered the enemy ranks, disappearing in
in their midst, to reappear after a while with blood dripping from his spear. He swerved again and repeated the deed fearlessly, several times. All the Moslem army was worried about him and praying for his safety. Rafe' and others thought that he was Khalid, who won great fame
for his bravery and genius military plans. But suddenly Khalid appeared with a number of knights. Rafe' asked the leader:
"Who is that knight? he has no regard for his safety! Khalid answered that he didn't know the man, though he greatly admired his courage. They were
"Who is that knight? he has no regard for his safety! Khalid answered that he didn't know the man, though he greatly admired his courage. They were
fascinated as they watched the knight appear with a number of Roman knights chasing him. Then he would turn around and kill the nearest before resuming his attacks. The Romans eventually lost the battle and fled, leaving many dead and wounded in the battlefield. Khalid looked for
the knight till he found him. By then he was covered in blood. He praised his bravery and asked him to remove his veil. But the knight did not answer, and tried to break away. The soldiers wouldn't let him do that. And everyone asked him to reveal his identity
When the knight
When the knight
found that there was no way to avoid that, he replied in a feminine voice:
"My prince, I did not answer because I am shy. You are a great leader, and I am only a woman whose heart is burning."
"Who are you?" Khalid insisted.
"I am Khawlah Bint Al-Azwar. I was with the women
"My prince, I did not answer because I am shy. You are a great leader, and I am only a woman whose heart is burning."
"Who are you?" Khalid insisted.
"I am Khawlah Bint Al-Azwar. I was with the women
accompanying the army, and when I learnt that the enemy captured my brother, which lead me to do what I had to do."
In another battle in Ajnadin, Khawlah's spear broke, and her mare was killed, and she found herself a prisoner. But she was astonished to find that the Romans
In another battle in Ajnadin, Khawlah's spear broke, and her mare was killed, and she found herself a prisoner. But she was astonished to find that the Romans
attacked the women camp and captured several of them. Their leader gave the prisoners to his commanders, and order Khawlah to be moved into his tent. She was furious, and decided that to die is more honorable than living in disgrace. She stood among the other women, and called
