Part 106

She was the brave woman who caused the death of Abu Lahab. Abu Rafi’ narrated that when Islam came I was still a servant to al- ‘Abbas who embraced Islam secretly so did his wife, Umm al-Fadl. In the battle of Badr the men of Quraish went out to fight against Mulsims. Those who could not go charged another to fight instead. Among those who sent another one instead of them is Abu Lahab who sent al-'As ibn Hisham.

Having known about the defeat of the people of Quraish in Badr, Abu Lahab got depressed and frustrated. On the other hand, we Muslims became proud and strong. Abu Rafi’ added, "I was a weak man carving cups near the well of Zamzam. While I was sitting there with Umm al-Fadl pleased with the victory of Islam. Then came Abu Lahab enraged with anger. Later on, Abu Sufyan came. Abu Lahab said to him, "May you tell us what happened in Badr?" Abu Sufyan said, "We did nothing but to give them (the Muslims) our backs to kill or to capture us whenever they like. By god, I did not blame our troops because the people we met are different. They were white and riding on white horses. By god, they could not be opposed." Thereupon, Abu Rafi’, raised the curtain of the room and _ said, "Those must be angels." Accordingly Abu Lahab punched him. They fought each other until Abu Lahab fixed him to the earth. Eventually Umm al-fadl held a cudgel and hit Abu Lahab on head saying "You consider him weak in the absence of his master" Thereby, Abu Lahab turned away humiliated. Seven days later he was afflicted by a fatal disease called al-'Adasa that killed him.

Once she had a dream. She saw one of the Prophet's organs in her home. The Prophet (pbuh) said, "It is good. Fatima will give birth to a child and you will suckle him with your son, Quthum."

When Fatima gave birth to al-Hussain ibn Ali (may Allah be pleased with them both), Umm al-Fadl nursed him. Once, she carried him to the Prophet (pbuh). The Prophet (pbuh) started to cuddle and kiss him until the boy urinated over him. Then, he said, "Umm alFadl, hold my son, he urinated over me." He, then, sprayed water

over the wet place. He said,

"Wash the affected place if it is urination of a female baby and spray it with water if a male's."

She (may Allah be pleased with her) reported thirty Prophetic hadiths. She died during the era of Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah have mercy on her).

Ar-Rubai Bint Mu‘ awidh

She was Ar-Rubai’ bint Mua’widh ibn al-Harith ibn Rifa’a ibn Malik, one of the early Muslim women. She was from the Helpers, who gave the pledge of faith to the Prophet (pbuh) under the tree. This pledge was mentioned in the glorious Quran,

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€O Prophet when believing women come to thee to take the oath of fealty to thee, that they will not associate in worship any other thing whatever with Allah, that they will not steal, that they will not commit adultery (or fornication), that they will not kill their children, that they will not utter slander, intentionally forging falsehood, and that they will not disobey thee in any just matter, then do thou receive their fealty, and pray to Allah for the Jorgiveness (of their sins): for Allah is OftForgiving Most Merciful 3 (Al-Mumtahana: 12)

She was an honorable and knowledgeable woman. The companions would ask her in the matter of the belief. She reported

the hadith concerning the manner of the Prophet's ablution. Abu Dawud reported on the authority of ar-Rubat’ that she said.

"The Prophet used to visit us. Once he asked some

water to do ablution. She then described the Prophet's way of doing ablution saying, "He started by washing his hand thrice..."

"In the my wedding banquet, the Prophet (pbuh) came and sat upon my bed. Then, the girls began to sing and lament their fathers who died in the battle of Badr. One of the girls said, "And we have a Prophet who knows what will occur tomorrow" The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Do not say that you would better sing what you have said before that.” (Reported by al-Bukhari)

As for her contribution in fighting in the cause of Allah, she (may Allah be pleased with her) was among the Muslim women who would carry water to the soldiers and treat the wounded. In critical situations she would fight against the enemy.

She died during the era of Mu'awiyah forty-five years after Hijrah.

She was Tamadur bint ‘Amr ibn al-Harith ibn ash-Sharid she was a famous poet when her brother, Sakhr, died, she composed some poetic masterpieces that made her the greatest poet in the field of lamentation.

Afterwards she came to the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) with her tribe to embrace Islam. Having entered Islam, She led a different life of honor, patience and gratitude. Islam changed the course of her life.

In addition to her great poems, she had great heroic attitudes. In the battle of al-Qadisiyya, she accompanied the army with her four children. Before rushing into war she commended them saying , "O sons, you optionally entered Islam so did you migrate. You are all my sons. I never betrayed your father nor did I stain your lineage or forged your ancestry. You know what Allah prepared for Muslims of great reward when fighting against atheists. You have to know that the immortal life is better than the perishable. Allah the Almighty said.

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€O ye who believe! Persevere in patience and constancy; vie in such perseverence; strengthen each other, and fear God; that ye may prosper. ?

In the morming, you have to equip yourselves enough. Throw yourselves in the midst of the war and do not be scared so as you may gain the honor of martyrdom.

Enraged with courage and enthusiasm, Al-Khansa's sons waded into war until they all died in the battlefield. Being informed of their death, Al-Khansa' said, "Praise be to Allah who honored me with their martyrdom. I pray to Allah to let me accompany them in the Last Day." She (may Allah be pleased with her) did not lament them as she did before when her brother, Sakhr died. She kept patient and sought Allah's reward.

She died in the era of 'Uthman ibn 'Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) twenty four years after Hijra. May Allah have mercy on her.

Khawla Bint Tha laba

She was Khawla bint Tha‘laba ibn Asram ibn ‘Auf, the wife of Anas ibn as-Samit who fought in the battle of Badr, Uhud and all other battles in which the Prophet (pbuh) fought.

Once she annoyed her husband, Anas. Accordingly he said to her, "You are to me as the back of my mother." This statement was held by pagan custom to imply a divorce and free the husband from any responsibility for conjugal duties. Such a custom was in any case degrading to a woman. It was particularly hard on Khwla, for she loved her husband and pleaded that she had little children. She had no

resources to support them.

She urged her plea to the Prophet (pbuh) and in prayer to Allah. But the Prophet (pbuh) said, "I have no ruling concerning that. I think you are divorced." Thereupon, she had nothing to do but to invoke and complain to Allah. Having argued with the Prophet concerning her case, she complained to Allah. This is the perfection of faith to complain only to Allah.

No sooner did she finish her prayer than the Holy Spirit come to the Prophet (pbuh). After he had been recovered, he said,

"QO Khawla, Allah has revealed some verses of the Quraish concerning you and your husband" Then he started to read,

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Her just plea was accepted, and this iniquitous custom, based on false words was abolished.

The expiation prescribed for this utterance is to free a slave to fast two consecutive months, or to feed sixty indigent persons. These expiatory acts are to be applied in the above order. Someone cannot move on to a next act unless he fails.

This is the story of the woman who argued with the Prophet (pbuh). Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said, "Praise be to Allah Who hears all sounds. The woman who pleaded with the Prophet (pbuh) came and spoke with him in one corner of my house. I did not hear her but Allah did and revealed,

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Once this woman blocked ‘Umar's way to advise him saying. "QO ‘Umar, fear Allah in your people. You have to know that whoever fears the warning will find the remotest thing close. Whoever fears from death would not like to miss anything. Whoever believes in the Judgement will fear from torture. When one of ‘Umar's companions asked her to stop by saying "It is too much, and this is the leader of the believers." ‘Umar said, "Let her say. Do you not know her? This is Khawla to whom Allah listened from above seven heavens. Then ‘Umar has to listen too.

She was the daughter of 'Amir ibn 'Uwaimir ibn "Abd Shams ibn 'Itab ibn Malik ibn Kinana. She was born in a region called asSara, in the Arab peninsula. She got married to a-Harith ibn Sakhira by whom she gave birth to at-Tufail.

She migrated with her husband al-Harith to Makka. There, they allied to “Abdullah ibn Abu Quhafa (Abu Bakr as-Siddiq), one of the eminent figures in Quraish. This occurred before the advent of Islam.

Shortly, Al-Harith died. Abu Bakr betrothed al-Harith's wife to protect her and to commemorate the memory of his friend. Umm Ruman accepted Abu Bakr as a husband by whom she gave birth to ‘AbderRahman and " Aisha, the mother of the believers.

No sooner was Muhammad sent as a Messenger than Abu Bakr followed him. He was the first man to enter Islam. He went forward to his wife Umm Ruman and called her to embrace Islam. Therefore, she entered Islam too. He asked her not to declare her faith until Allah decreed that. In this manner, the Prophet could stay peacefully in Abu Bakr's home. He can visit him any time and anywhere without any restriction or cautiousness. Furthermore, she stood by her husband in the time of adversity when all Muslim suffered torture and persecution.