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Noble sister, in striving to be a better Muslimah, remember the many sacrifices made by women during the first generations of Islam. Like male and female Muslims in Makkah were tortured unless they recanted their beliefs. In fact, we have also discussed in our earlier articles that the first martyr in Islam was a women. She was the mother of Yasir (May Allah be pleased with them).
In the early struggles and fights of which the Muslims were a part of, Muslim women have given significant contributions. We all should know about Aishah bint Abu Bakr and Umm Sulaim (May Allah be pleased with them) were present during the battle of Uhud, racing back and forth with containers of drinks for the Muslims. Ana Bin Malik said,
“The Messenger of Allah (Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him) would go out for battles, taking along with the Army Umm Sulaim and women from the Ansar. When he and the muslims would fight , the womenw ould give drink to the fighters and treat the wounded.”
Umm Atiyyah Al-Ansariyyah said,
“I fought seven battles with the Messenger of Allah, Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon Him. I would stay behind where they set camp, and I would prepare food for them, treat the wounded, and tend the sick Muslims.”
We also have the example of ‘Aishah‘ who after the death of the Messenger of Allah was a rich and authentic source of knowledge and a prolific narrator of Hadiths. May Allah be pleased with her and with all the companions of the Prophet.
“And the close of their request will be: All the praises and thanks are to Allah, the Lord of mankind, jinn and all that exists.” (Qur’an 10:10)
These examples reflect only very few sacrifices and contributions that were made by Muslim women since the first century of Islam. Khadijah, ‘Aishah, Fatimah, and other of the female companions of the Prophet, Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him. These should be the role models of every Muslim woman today. These are the only models that will guide us to the right path and the path that will help you lead a noble life with peace of mind and heart.
