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*!* The Prophet Muhammad SAW and Women *!* (OP)
The Prophet Muhammad SAW
and Women
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1. Forty Hadiths for Women
2. The Virtues of Hijab
3. The Disgrace of Women's Charm
4. The Obligatory Conditions for an Islamic Hijab
5. Watch for "Concealed" Ways of Display
6. We Hear and we Obey
7. Are Muslim Women Oppressed?
8. What Women Want?
9. Glimpse at Early Women Islamic Scholars
10. Women Scholars of Hadith (Part 1)
11. Women Scholars of Hadith (Part 2)
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2 b Continued!!
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Bismillaah!!
The Prophet Muhammad SAW
and Women
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The Virtues of Hijab
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
(7) The Hijaab Is Hayaa ( Bashfulness )
The Prophet (PBUH) said:
"إنَّ لِكُلَّ دين خُلُقاً، وخُلُقُ الإسلام الحياء"
"Each religion has a morality and the morality of Islam is
haya' (bashfulness)."(8)
He (PBUH) also said:
"Bashfulness is from belief and belief is in Aj-Jannah
(Paradise)."(9)
Furthermore, he (PBUH) said:
"الحياءُ والإيمانُ قُرِنا جميعاً، فإذا رُفِعَ أحَدُهُما رُفِعَ الآخر"
"Bashfulness and belief are fully associated together if one is
lifted the other follows suit."(10)
The mother of the believers, A'isha said: "I used to enter the room where the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) and my father were later buried in without having my garment on me, saying it is only my husband and my father". But when Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) was later buried in (the same place), I did not enterthe room except that I had my garment on being shy from Umar (may Allah be pleased with him)."
(11) The Hijab fits the natural bashfulness whichis a part of the nature of women.
(8) Narrated by Imam Malik in his "Mu'wata" (2: 905-Arabic). The hadeethchain is Mursal i.e. the chain of narrators is disconnected at one point oranother. For example to say: "On the authority of A, on the authority of B, on the authority of C that the Prophet said "...." . The hadeeth is 19Mursal if for example C did not hear directly from the Prophet. In the case of the above hadeeth, Ibin Habban connected the chain by two ways of narrators, both of them are weak.
(9) collected by At-Tirmidhi who said it is: "a good and authentic hadeeth".
(10) Narrated by Abdul'lah bin Umar as Related by Al-Hakim in his
"Mustadrak" (1/22-Arabic) who said: "it is a good and authentic
Hadeeth….." and Al-Thahabi confirmed Al-Hakim on this.
(11) As-Simt Ath'ameeen Fee Maniqib Ummahat Ul-Mu'mineen, p.91:A Book by Ibin As-Sakir that represents a collection of the great attributes of the Mothers of Believers (The wives of the Prophet-PBUH). Al- Hakim reported a similar narration and said that it is "good according to the conditions of Imam Bukhari and Imam Mulslim", noting that both Imams did not discuss the chain of narration itself. Al- Thahabi had no comment about Al-Hakim's narration.
(8) The Hijaab Is Gheerah ( to be Jealous Over )
The Hijab fits the natural feeling of Gheerah which is intrinsic in the straight man who does not like people to look at his wife or daughters. Gheerah is a driving emotion that drives the straight man to safeguard women who are related to him from strangers. The straight Muslim man has Gheerah for all Muslim women. Many in the world had lost this great moral aspect. In response to lust and desire men look (with desire) at other women while they do not mind that other men do the same to their wives or daughters! In "free" societies you see men sitting with strange women who are half-naked "enjoying" the scene! They introduce their wives to other strange men. Mutual looks here and there! Affairs develop and phone calls are exchanged. "Love affairs" destroys many families and children suffer most. What kind of "love" is this?
The mixing of sexes and absence of Hijab kills the Gheerah in men. The eyes "eat up" other men and women! The inner "justification" is: since I can look they can look. It's a " free choice"!! Few are those who feel anything when they discover their wives have "affairs". They become numb!! No dignity ! No honor! The bottom line is that in many societies of this modern World the animalistic behaviors are becoming very apparent.
Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "It was related to me that you women used to crowd the Kuffar (disbelieving men) from the non-Arabs in the markets; don't you have Gheerah? There is no good in the
one who does not have Gheerah."
Islam considers Gherrah an integral part of faith .The dignity of the wife or daughter or any other Muslim woman must be highly respected and defended.
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Last edited by Khayal; 07-22-2008 at 03:52 AM.
mashaa Allah....^^
Alhamdulillah ! Allah gave us the ability to understand the truth.
Bismillaah!!
The Prophet Muhammad SAW
and Women
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The Disgrace of Women's Charm
The Disgrace Of Tabar'roj
( Display Of Woman's Charm! )
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
(1)Tabar'roj Is A Disobedience To Allaah & His Messenger
The one who disobeys Allah and his Messenger (PBUH) can only harm himself and cannot in any way harm Allah. The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said:
"كُلُّ أُمّتي يَدخُلونَ الجنَّةَ إلاَّ من أبى" فقالوا: يا رسولَ الله من يأبى؟ قال: "من
أطاعني دخلَ الجنّة ومن عصاني فقد أبى"
"All of my followers will enter Aj-Jannah (Heaven) except those who refuse." They said, "O Allah's Messenger! Who will refuse? "He said, "Whoever obeys me will enter Aj-Jannah, and whoever disobeys me is the one who refuses (to enter it)."(1)
It is reported that Mu'awiyah (may Allah be pleased with him) gave a sermon in Humss(Syria) and mentioned that the Prophet (PBUH) prohibitedseven things and that he (PBUH) named Tabar'roj as one of them(2). Abdullah bin Mas'oud (may allah be pleased with him) reported that theProphet (PBUH) "used to dislike ten kinds of behavior and he(Abdullah) mentioned amongst them: "Tabar'roj by means of displaying beautification in an improper place."( 3) Imam As- Siyouti, may Allah's mercy be upon him said: "Tabar'roj by displaying beautification is showing off to strangers and this is disliked. This is the explanation of "an improper place." It is not so if the beautification is done for the husband.
(1) Saheeh Al-Bukhari (English-Arabic, Dar Al-Arabia, Publ. Beirut, Lebanon), V.9, hadeeth # 384, p.284
(2) Narrated by Imam Ahmed in his Mussnad 4/101-Arabic.
(3) Narrated by An-Nissa'ee in his " Sunan "Arabic 8/141.
(2) Tabar'roj Is A Grave Destructive Sin!
Umay'mah, the daughter of Ruqay'ah came to the Messenger of Allah to acknowledge the message of Islam and that he (PBUH) is the Messenger of Allah (THE ALMIGHTY). The Prophet (PBUH) told her: "I give my acknowledgment that you must not set partners to worship besides Allah and that you don't steal or commit fornication and adultery, that you don't kill your child, that you don't commit any falsehood before your hands and between your legs, that you don't wail, and that you don't make Tabar'roj like that of Jahilyeeyah(4). It is clear that the Prophet (PBUH) associated Tabar'roj with grave
destructive sins.
(4) Narrated by Imam Ahmed in his "Mussnad" 2/196. The scholar Ahmed Shaker, may Allah's Mercy be upon him, said : " Its chain of narration is good". He also said that Ibin Khatheer in his "Tafseer :Explanation of the
Qur'an 8: 327-328" mentioned this hadeeth saying, "its chain of narration is good" and he narrated it to At-Tirmidhi, An-Nissa'ee and Ibin Majah.
(3)Tabar'roj Bring The Curse And Expulsion From The Mercy Of Allaah.
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said:
"سيَكُونُ في آخِر أُمَّتي نساءٌ كاسِياتٌ عارياتٌ، على رُؤوسِهِنَّ كأسنِمَةِ البُختِ،
إلعَنوهُنّ فإنَّهُنَّ ملعونات"
"There shall be, in the latter part of my nation, women who are dressed but (in fact) naked, on their heads are humps like those of Bukht (one kind of camels), curse them for they are
surely cursed."(5)
(5) At-Tabarani narrated this hadeeth in "Al-Mu'jam As-Sagheer" p.232 and Al-Albani said it Saheeh as in his book "The Hijab" p.56. As-Siyouti narrated on behalf of Ibin Abdul'barr that: "The Prophet (PBUH) intended women who put on light clothes that shows off and shapes the body descriptions. In reality they are naked although they have clothes on them!".
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Last edited by Khayal; 07-23-2008 at 02:14 AM.
mashaa Allah ...^^
Bismillaah!!
The Prophet Muhammad SAW
and Women
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The Disgrace of Women's Charm
The Disgrace Of Tabar'roj
( Display Of Woman's Charm! )
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
(4)Tabar'roj Is An Atribute Of The People Of Hell
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said:
"صِنفان من أهلِ النَّار لم أرَهُما: قومٌ معَهُم سِياطٌ كأذناب البَقر يضرِبونَ بها
النَّاس، ونِساءٌ كاسِياتٌ عارِياتٌ، مُميلاتٌ، رُؤوسَهُنَّ كأسنِمَةِ البُختِ المائِلة، لا
يَدْخُلنِ الجنَّةَ، ولا يَجِدْنَ ريحَها، وإنَّ ريحَها لَيوجَدُ من مَسيرةِ كذا وكذا"
Of the people of Hell there are two types whom I have never seen, the one possessing whips like the tail of an ox and they flog people with them. The second one, women who would be naked in spite of their being dressed, who are seduced (to wrong paths) and seduce others with their hair high like humps. These women would not get into Aj-Jannah and they would not perceive its odor, although its fragrance can be perceived from such and such distance.( 6)
(6) Saheeh Muslim (English-Arabic, Published by Dar Al-Arabia, Beirut.
Lebanon) V. 4 hadeeth # 6840 p. 1486.
(5)Tabar'roj Is Darkness On The Day Of Resurrection!
It is narrated that the Prophet (PBUH) said:
"مَثَلُ الرَّافِلَةِ في الزَّينَةِ في غيرِ أهلِها، كَمَثَلِ ظُلْمَةٍ يوم القيامة، لا نور لها"
The parable of a woman who moves with slow sweeping motion, trailing her beautified clothes, performing not for her husband, is like darkness on the Day of Judgment; she has (or comes with) no light,"( 7)
"خَيْرُ نِسائِكُم الوَدود، الوَلُود، المُواتِية، المُواسية، إذا اتَّقيْنَ الله، وشَرّ نِسائِكُم
المُتَبَرَّجات المًتَخَيَّلات، وهُنَّ المُنافِقات، لا يَدخُلِ الجنَّةَ مِنْهُنَّ إلاَّ مِثلُ الغُرابِ
الأعصَم"
(7) Narrated by Imam At-Tirmidhi in his "Sunan" # 1167. Al-Albani said it is a weak hadeeth (See Al-Albani's collection "Ad-Da'eefah" (Collection of Weak Hadeeths) # 1800. Abu Bakr Bin Arabi, may Allah's Mercy be upon him, said: "At-Tirmidhi narrated this hadeeth and said it is weak but its meaning is correct because the "enjoyment" in disobedience is in fact torture and suffering……". The meaning indicates that this type of women will come on the Day of Judgment Blackened in darkness as if she physically originated from darkness. In contrast, what appears to be difficult and painful in performance of obedient acts, is a true enjoyment
because of the reward awaiting those who obey Allah and His Messenger e.g. the odor of the mouth of a fasting Muslim may not be pleasant in this world. To Allah, however, it is better than the odor of Musk because the Muslim had obeyed Allah and performed what is due upon him from fasting. Similarly the woman wearing her Hijab may be looked upon as "reactionary, old fashioned, a walking tent! etc." She is the winner on the Day of Judgment and those who mock her put themselves on a dangerous road. They may be subjected to the wrath of Allah.
(6)Tabar'roj Is Nifaq ( Hypocrisy )
The Prophet (PBUH) said:
"The best of your women is the affectionate , the fertile (in productivity), the propitious (favorable), the consultative if they fear Allah. the Most evil of your women are the Mutabar'rijat (those who do Tabar'roj), the Mutakhayelat (who strut/the Almightyagger), and they are the hypocrite ones. Those who enter Aj-Jannah are like the Cough Crow."( 8) The Cough Crow has a red beak and red legs. This is an expression of metonymy indicating that few women enter Heaven because this kind of crow is rare.
(8) Reported by Al-Baihaqi in "As-Sunan" V.7 p.82. Also reported by Abu Na'eem in "Al-Hiliyah" V. 8, p. 376 with a reference to Abdullah bin Masoud (MAY ALLAH BE PLEASED WITH HIM) as the narrator. See also Al-Albani's "Chain of Authentic Hadeeths - Arabic" # 1849 and 632.
(7) Tabar'roj Is Disgraceful!!
The Prophet (PBUH) said:
"أَيُّمَا امرأةٍ وَضَعَت ثِيابَها في غيرِ بيتِ زَوجِها، فقد هتَكَت سِترَ ما بينها وبين الله عزَّ وجَلَّ"
"Any woman who takes off her clothes in other than her husbands home (to show off for an unlawful purpose), has broken the shield between her and Allah."( 9)
Imam Al- Man'nawi, may Allah have Mercy upon him, said: "the saying
of the Prophet (PBUH) ' any woman who takes off her clothes in other than her husbands home' means showing off her beauty to strangers by taking off her shield of clothes. She "has broken the shield between her and Allah" because Allah had said:
يَا بَنِي آدَمَ قَدْ أَنْزَلْنَا عَلَيْكُمْ لِبَاسًا يُوَارِي
سَوْآتِكُمْ وَرِيشًا وَلِبَاسُ التَّقْوَى ذَلِكَ خَيْرٌ
الآية[الأعراف،26
"O children of Adam! We have
bestowed raiment upon 'you to cover
yourselves (screen your private parts
etc.) and as an adornment. But the
raiment of righteousness, that is
better."(Qur'an 7:26)
So if a woman does not fear Allah and uncover her private parts then she is breaking the shield between her and Allah, Most High. And because she uncovered and dishonored herself and committed a treason with her husband, Allah will uncover her shield, she will be in a scandal... "
(9) Narrated by Imam Ahmed and Al-Hakim in his "Mustadrek" (Arabic) V.4, p.288 who said it is Saheeh (authentic) according to the conditions of Muslim and Al-Bukhari, and Ad-Dahabi agreed as well as Ibin Majah.
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I will miss your posts....may Allah reward you with Al Jannah
Ameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen
(that day I wrote a message for yah replying on you but I couldn`t send it to you)....
Bismillaah!!
The Prophet Muhammad SAW
and Women
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The Disgrace of Women's Charm
The Disgrace Of Tabar'roj
( Display Of Woman's Charm! )
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
8) Tabar'roj Is An Unchaste And Disgraceful Sin!
The woman is A'wrah, All of her body is not to be shown To wear the clothes that show off and shapes her body features is disgraceful and Allah (THE ALMIGHTY) orders His slaves to stay away from disgraceful sins:
} وَإِذَا فَعَلُوا فَاحِشَةً قَالُوا وَجَدْنَا عَلَيْهَا آبَاءَنَا وَاللَّهُ
أَمَرَنَا بِهَا قُلْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يَأْمُرُ بِالْفَحْشَاءِ أَتَقُولُونَ عَلَى
اللَّهِ مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَ {[الأعراف،28]
"When they commit a Fahisha (evil
deed, going round the Ka'ba in naked
state as in the times of Jahilyeeyah (Pre Islamic Paganism),every kind of unlawful sexual intercourse etc.), they say: 'We found
our fathers doing it and Allah has
commanded us of it.' Say: "Nay, Allah never commands of Fahisha. Do you say of Allah what you know not?"
(Qur'an 7:28)
It is Shaytan (Satan) who orders such disgraceful sins. Allah (THE ALMIGHTY) says:
} الشَّيْطَانُ يَعِدُكُمُ الْفَقْرَ وَيَأْمُرُكُمْ بِالْفَحْشَاء{
الآية [البقرة، 268]
"Shaytan threatens you with poverty
and orders you to commit sins. "
(Qur'an 2: 268)
The Mutabar'rigah is a sinful virus that spreads disgraceful sins amongst the Muslim society. Allah, the Most High, says:
} إِنَّ الَّذِينَ يُحِبُّونَ أَن تَشِيعَ الفَاحِشَةُ فِي الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا
لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ وَاللَّهُ يَعْلَمُ وَأَنْتُمْ
لاَ تَعْلَمُونَ {النور،19
"Verily, those who like, that (the crime
of) illegal sexual intercourse should be
propagated among those who believe,
they will have a painful torment in this
world and in the Hereafter. And Allah
knows and you know not."
(Qur'an 24:19)
Tabar'roj is a leading cause for the spread of Zina (illegal sexual intercourse).
(9) Tabar'roj Is A Satanic Way!!
The story of Adam and his wife demonstrates how the enemy of Allah, Satan, was so covetous to incite them to show their private parts in order to spread evil and disgraceful sins. It also shows that the Tabar'roj of women is a primary goal for Shaytan to achieve. Allah (THE ALMIGHTY) says:
} يَا بَنِي آدَمَ قَدْ أَنْزَلْنَا عَلَيْكُمْ لِبَاسًا يُوَارِي
سَوْآتِكُمْ وَرِيشًا وَلِبَاسُ التَّقْوَى ذَلِكَ خَيْرٌ {الآية [الأعراف،26]
"O children of Adam! We have
bestowed raiment upon you to cover
yourselves (screen your private parts
etc.) and as an adornment. But the
raiment of righteousness, that is
better."
(Qur'an 7:26)
It is clear that Satan is the one who established the call for Tabar'roj and show off and that he is the leader of those "leaders " who call for the "liberation of women". Satan is the "Imam" of everyone who obeys and follows him in disobedience to Allah (The Most Merciful), especially those Mutabar'rijat who harm the Muslims and deceive their youth.
The Prophet ( PBUH) said:
ما تَرَكْتً بَعدي فتنةً هيَ أضَرُ على الرجالِ من النِساء""
"I have not left after me any (chance) of turmoil more harmful
to men than the harm done to the men because of women.(10)
Adam forgot, made a mistake, repented and asked forgiveness from Allah and Allah the Oft-Forgiving accepted Adam's repentance. The struggle between Adam's off-springs and Shaytan continues. The devil still whispers to drive us , men and women, to disobey Allah and follow sin. There is no safeguard except in the return to Allah in good faith and repentance, remembering Allah, asking His help to overcome lust and desire.
(10) Saheeh Muslim (English translation; published by Dar Al-Arabia) V. 4, hadeeth # 6603, p. 1431
mashaa Allah...and no matter how many times we fall in shaitans webs, we will get up saying Aotho bellah and asking Allah for his forgiveness and Allah is the most Compassionate the most Mercifull Alhamdoo lellah....but never think that you are secure from his torment.....and that called fearing Allah...
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Same to you as well, InshaAllaah & Aameen!!
Bismillaah!!
The Prophet Muhammad SAW
and Women
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The Disgrace of Women's Charm
The Disgrace Of Tabar'roj
( Display Of Woman's Charm! )
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
10) Tabar'roj Is The Way Of Jews!!
Jews have an important role in the destruction of nations through the Fitna(seduction/temptation) of women. The spread of Tabar'roj is an effective weapon of their widespread establishments. They have an extensive experience in this field. One should look around only to see who runs Hollywood and famous Houses of "Fashions" and "Magazines" as well as the world of advertisement!. R-rated, X-rated movies and clothes are widespread. In fact the Prophet ( PBUH) said:
"فاتَّقُوا الُدنيا، واتَّقوا النساء، فإنَّ أولَ فتنةِ بني إسرائيل كانت في النساء"
"Watch out for this worldly life (safeguard yourselves fromits temptations); avoid the allurement of women: verily, the first trial for the people of Israel was caused by women.
Their Books also testify to this fact. In the Third Chapter of Isaiah (16, 17):
"The Lord said: "Because the daughters of Zion are haughty and walk with necks outstretched ogling and mincing as they go, their anklets tinkling with every step. The Lord shall cover
the scalps of Zion's daughters with scabs, and the Lord shall bare their heads." Furthermore, "On that day the Lord will do away with the finery of the anklets, sunbursts, and crescents;
the pendants, bracelets, and veils; the headdresses, bangles, cinctures, perfume boxes, and amulets; the signet rings, and the rose rings; the court dresses, wraps, cloaks, and purses; the mirrors,.."
(Isaiah, 3, 18-23; The New American Bible).
Although the Prophet (PBUH) warned against mimicking the Kuffar (non-believers) and their ways, especially the ways of women. Many Muslims do not abide by this warning (11). This is a testimony for the prophecy of the Prophet (PBUH) who said:
"لتَتَّبِعَنَّ سَنَنَ من كانَ قبلَكُم شبراً بِشبر وذراعاً بذراع، حتَّى لو دَخَلُوا جُحرَ ضَبٍ
لتَبعتُموهُم، قيل: اليهود والنصارى؟ قال: فمن؟"
"You would tread the same path as was trodden by those before you inch by inch and step by step so that if they had entered into the hole of a Dhab (a desert lizard), you would
follow them in this also. We said: Allah's Messenger, do you mean Jews and Christians (by your words)" those before you"? he said: Who else (than those two religious groups).(12)
The similarity of those women who disobey Allah and his Messenger to the Jews is very evident because their response to Allah's commands was similar to that of the Jews:
} قالوا سَمِعنا وَعَصَينا {الآية [البقرة،93
"We have heard and disobeyed"
(Qur'an 2: 93)
This is unlike the response of the believing women:
} وقالوا سَمِعنا وَأطَعنا {الآية [البقرة، 285
"We hear and we obey."
(Qur'an 2: 285)
They remember the saying of Allah:
} وَمَنْ يُشَاقِقِ الرَّسُولَ مِنْ بَعْدِ مَا تَبَيَّنَ لَهُ الْهُدَى
وَيَتَّبِعْ غَيْرَ سَبِيلِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ نُوَلِّهِ مَا تَوَلَّى وَنُصْلِهِ جَهَنَّمَ
وَسَاءَتْ مَصِيرًا {[النساء، 115]
"And whoever contradicts and opposes
the Messenger (Muhammad-PBUH)
after the right path has been shown
clearly to him, and follows other than
the believers' way, We shall keep him
in the path he has chosen and burn
him in Hell; what an evil destination!"
(Qur'an 4: 115)
(11) It is sad to see many who dislike the Kuffar in certain ways imitate them in their ways of living thinking that their materialistic progress could not be achieved except in acting, dressing, eating, jogging, sleeping ..like them. The true Muslim, however, remembers that any progress must meet the purpose for our presence on earth: all action must be narrated to the worship of Allah. The Kuffar have taken some of the means which Allah had created and used it for worldly gains. We are ordered to make the means adhere to the purpose of our creation: the worship of Allah Alone and thus uses the means to defend Islam and Muslims and secure the needs of life as well. Why should some of us dress the way Allah ordered and some does not? Should we choose Allah's way or the Kuffar way? All the success is measured by onecriterion: does it meet the pleasure of Allah or not?
(12) A famous and Saheeh hadeeth reported by Al-Bukhari, Muslim and others. The text here is as reported in Saheeh Muslim V. 4, hadeeth # 6448, p.1403
(11)Tabar'roj Is A Filthy Jahilyeeyah ( Ignorance )
Allah (THE ALMIGHTY) says:
} وَقَرْنَ فِي بُيُوتِكُنَّ وَلَا تَبَرَّجْنَ تَبَرُّجَ الْجَاهِلِيَّةِ
الْأُولَى{[الأحزاب،33]
"And stay in your houses and do not
display yourselves like that of the times
of ignorance"
(Qur'an 33:33)
The Prophet (PBUH) described the times of ignorance as filthy and wicked and ordered us to reject it. Allah (THE ALMIGHTY) described the Prophet (PBUH) as :
} وَيُحِلُّ لَهُمُ الطَّيِّبَاتِ وَيُحَرِّمُ عَلَيْهِمُ الخَبَائِثَ {
الآية [الأعراف،157]
"He allows them as lawful At-Tayyibat
(all i.e. good and lawful as regards
things, deeds, beliefs, persons, foods,
etc.), and prohibits them as unlawful
Al-Khaba'ith (all i.e. evil and unlawful
as regard things, deeds, beliefs,
persons, foods, etc.)"
(Qur'an 7: 157)
The call to bring about the times of Jahilyeeyah is similar to the call for Tabar'roj, both of which are wicked ways that the Messenger (PBUH) made unlawful. He (PBUH) said:
"كُلٌّ شيءٍ من أمر الجاهلِيَّةِ موضُوعٌ تحتَ قَدَمَيَّ""Verily! every matter of Jahilyeeyah is under my feet!"(13)
Tabar'roj and all forms of Jahilyeeyah such as false pride and haughtiness, ill thoughts about Allah, call for falsehood, setting up rivals with Allah, ruling by other than the laws of Islam, usury, etc., are all included.
(13) Narrated by Abu Dawoud, At-Tirmidhi, Ibin Majah, and Ad-Darime'i and Imam Ahmed.
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Bismillaah!!
The Prophet Muhammad SAW
and Women
.
The Disgrace of Women's Charm
The Disgrace Of Tabar'roj
( Display Of Woman's Charm! )
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
12)Tabar'roj Is An Animal Act, Retardation ( Decadence ) And Decline!!
To reveal and expose are natural behaviors of animals. Whenever man inclines towards such behaviors he starts his decline to a level lower than the level of manhood which Allah had bestowed upon him. Allah bestowed a natural inclination (Fitrah) towards covering, preservation, and safeguarding modesty. To consider the acts of display, exposition, and uncovering as acts of beauty reflects a corruption to the Fitrah and a degeneration in taste and a sign of decadence and decline.
The progress of man's civility is linked to his/her covering of the body. The Hijab cover is fitting to the instinct of Gheerah which draws its strength from the soul. The so called "liberation from the chains of covering" is an instinct that draws its strength from lust which incites Tabar'roj and mixing of the sexes. The one who is satisfied with this latter instinct must sacrifice the first one in order to silence the voice of the innate Gheerah in his heart in return for the "enjoyment" of Tabar'roj and mixing. From this we understand that the Tabar'roj is a sign of corruption of Fitrah, lack of bashfulness, Gheerah, and insensitivity.
(13) Tabar'roj Is A Door To Widespread Evil!!!Anyone who carefully examines the Islamic Texts (Qur'an and Sunnah) and the lessons of history, becomes convinced about the evils of Tabar'roj and its harm, both on religious and worldly matters especially when it is associated with the mixing of sexes. Some of its underlying consequences are:
The Competition Amongst the Displaying Women in Showing Off Their Beauty{tc \l 3 "A \The Competition Amongst the Displaying Women in Showing Off Their Beauty"}. This is seduction, and it leads to the spoiling of morality and leaves women as merchandise articles exhibited for anyone to look at.
The Corruption of the Morality of Men, Especially the Youth and Those in Adolescence. It pushes them to commit various kinds of sins(14).
The Destruction of Family Ties and Causing a Lack of Trust Between Family Members and the Spread of Divorce.
The Commercial Abuse of Women In The World of Advertisement, Entertainment And Other Areas As Well.Doing Harm to Women by Declaring Their Ill
Intentions and Evil Conscience Thus Rendering Her Venerable To Harm By The Wicked And The Insolent.
The Spread of Diseases.
The Prophet (PBUH) said:
"لم تظهَرِ الفاحِشَةُ في قومٍ قط حتى يُعلنوا بها إلاَّ فشا فيهُم الطاعُون والأوجاع التي
لم تَكُن في أسلافِهِم الذين مَضَوْا"
"Sins didn't spread in any particular nation until they openly conduct it and as a result, plague and other illnesses that were not present among their predecessors became widespread amongst them."(15)
Facilitates The Sin of Zina (Fornication) By The Eye.The Prophet (PBUH) said:
"العَيْنانِ زِناهُما النَّظَر"
"The adultery of the eyes is the lustful look. ."(16)
Tabar'roj Makes it Difficult to Lower The Gaze.Justifiably Brings Down Allah's Punishment
The punishment of Allah is more severe than atomic bombs and earthquakes. Allah (THE ALMIGHTY) says:
} وَإِذَا أَرَدْنَا أَنْ نُهْلِكَ قَرْيَةً أَمَرْنَا مُتْرَفِيهَا فَفَسَقُوا
فِيهَا فَحَقَّ عَلَيْهَا الْقَوْلُ فَدَمَّرْنَاهَا تَدْمِيرًا { [الإسراء،16]
"And when We(17) decide to destroy a
town (population), We (first) send a
definite order (to obey Allah and be
righteous) to those among them [or We
(first) increase in number those of its
Population] who are given the good
things in this life. Then, they transgress
therein, and thus the word (of torment)
is justified against it (them). Then We
destroy it with complete destruction."
(Qur'an 17: 16)
The Prophet (PBUH) said:
"إنَّ النَّاسَ إذا رأوا المًنكَرَ فَلَم يُغيَّروهً أوشك أن يَعُمَّهُم الله بِعَذاب""When people see wrong (or evil) and they don't change it, then it is imminent that the punishment of Allah will fall upon them.(18)(14) You may have seen teen-age kids on the corners of many streets in Europe and in North America rooming around, smoking to get high, half naked, and on drugs looking to engage in sex. Why? What happened? Many try to hide from the hard facts! The drive for lust and materialistic life became the "god" of the new generations: the Pepsi-Michael-MTV- Jackson generations. The result: AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
(15) Part of a lengthy hadeeth narrated by Ibin Majah, Abu Na'eem, and Al- Hakim who said: "it has a good chain of narrators". Ad-Dahabi agreed to Al-Hakim's report.(16) Saheeh Muslim V.4, hadeeth # 6421 p. 1397
(17) Plural Pronoun: Is used to stress the Greatness and Power of Allah Who is One. It is common with Semitic languages for any Monarch to use Plural Pronoun. It is also used by members of the Royal Family in England. To Allah, however, belong the Highest and most Perfect Example.
(18) Narrated by Abu Dawoud, At-Tirmidhi, Ibin Majah and lmam Ahmed.
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Bismillaah!!
The Prophet Muhammad SAW
and Women
.
The Obligatory Conditions for an Islamic Hijab
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
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(1) Covering All Of The Body!
This respected author is in agreement with the position that the face and hands of the woman must be covered as he has detailed this in discussions of the Hijab issues in his book: "The Return of the Hijab, Part 3". Some scholars say it is permissible to uncover the face and the hands of the woman as long as there is no fitna (infatuation) caused by her or inflicted upon her. They see that if: a) she is beautiful and beautifies her face and hands with external substances, and b) the society around her is corrupt where men do not lower their gaze, then it is prohibited for her to uncover her face and hands.
(2) The Hijaab Must Not Be A Display!!The Hijab itself must not be a display. Allah ordained it so as to cover the beauty of women and not for show off. He (THE ALMIGHTY)
says:
} وَلَا يُبْدِينَ زِينَتَهُنَّ إِلَّا مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا {الآية [النور،31]
"And not to show of their adornment
except only that which is apparent."
(Qur'an 24: 31)
} وَقَرْنَ فِي بُيُوتِكُنَّ وَلَا تَبَرَّجْنَ تَبَرُّجَ الْجَاهِلِيَّةِ الْأُولَى {[الأحزاب،33
"And stay in your houses and do not
display yourselves like that of the times
of ignorance."
(Qur'an 33:33)
It is not logical that the Hijab itself be a source of display.( 1)
(1) Some women put on attractive covers on their heads. This is againstthe purity of the Hijab and its essence.
(3) The Hijaab Must Not Be Transparent
The purpose must be achieved. In order for the Hijab to be a cover, it must not be made of transparent material making the woman covered only by name(!)While in reality she is naked.
The Prophet (PBUH) said:
"سيَكُونُ في آخِر أُمَّتي نساءٌ كاسِياتٌ عارياتٌ، على رُؤوسِهِنَّ كأسنِمَةِ البُختِ،
إلعَنوهُنّ فإنَّهُنَّ ملعُونات"
"In the latest part of my umaaha (nation of Muslims) there shall be women who would be naked in spite of being dressed, they have hair high like the humps of the Bukht camel, curse
them, for they are cursed"(2).
He (PBUH ) added in another hadeeth:
" لا يَدْخُلْنَ الجنَّةَ، ولا يَجِدْنَ ريحَها، وإنَّ ريحَها لَيُوجَدُ من مَسيرةِ كَذا وكَذا"
"They will not enter Aj-Jannah and would not perceive its odor, although its fragrance can be perceived from such and such distance.
This indicates that a woman could cause herself a grave and destructive sin if she puts on a garment that is thin and transparent and which clearly shapes her body's features.(2) At-Tabarani reported it and Al-Albani in his book "Al-Hijab" said it is authentic.
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Bismillaah!!
The Prophet Muhammad SAW
and Women
.
The Obligatory Conditions for an Islamic Hijab
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
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(4)Hijaab Must Be Roomy, Flowing And Not Tight!!
The Hijab is a safeguard against Fitna. If tight, it will be descriptive of the woman's body and this violates the purpose of Hijab. Usamma Bin Zaid (may Allah be pleased with him) said:
"كَساني رسولً الله- صلى الله عليه وسلَّم- قُبطِيَّة كَثيفة مما أهداهَا له دِحية
الكَلبي، فكَسَوتُها امرأتي، فقال "مالكَ لم تَلبِس القُبطيَّة؟" قلت: كَسَوتُها امرأتي،
فقال: "مُرها فلَتجعَل تَحتَها غُلالة وهي شِعارٌ يُلبِس تحتَ الثوب فإني أخاف أن
تَصِفَ حجمَ عِظامها"
"The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) dressed me with a thick Qubtyeeyah (cotton dress from Egypt) which was a gift that he received from Duhia Al-Kalbi. So I gave it to my wife to wear. He (PBUH) said : "What made you not to wear the Qubtyeeyah?" I said: "I dressed my wife with it. " He (PBUH) said: " Order her to put an undergarment (or gown) under it, because I am afraid it may describe the size of her bones.(3)
(3) Reported by Ad'Diya' Al-Maqdissi, Imam Ahmed, At-Tabarani, Al-Baihaqi, and Ibin Sa'd. It is also reported that Al-Haithami said: "amongst the chain of narrators is Abdullah Ibin Aqeel whose narrations are good; yet according to some scholars there is Da'ff (weakness) associated with him, and that the rest of narrators are Thuqat (men of confidence regarding reporting). Ad-Dahabi said: " the level of Abdullah Ibin Aqeel's narration is not below the rating of "good" (In Meezan Al-I'tidal: Measure of Balanced (verifications); Arabic).
(5)The Hijaab Must Not Be Perfumed With Incense!!
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said:
"إيما امرأةٌ استَعطَرَت، فَمرَّت على قَومٍ لِيَجِدوا ريحها، فهي زانية"
"Any woman who perfumes herself and passes by some people
that they smell her scent, then she is a Zaniyah
(prostitute).(4)
(4) Narrated by Imam Ahmed, An-Nissa'ee, and Al-Hakim who said: "it has an authentic chain of narration" and Ad-Dahabi agreed.
(6)The Hijaab Should Not Resemble Men's Dress!!
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said:
"ليسَ مِنَّا من تَشَبَّهَ بالرَّجالِ منَ النَّساءِ، ولا مَن تَشَبَّهَ بالنَّساءِ من الرَّجالِ"
"Women who assume the manners of men are not from us andalso those of men who assume the manners of women.(5)
Abu-Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that:
"لَعَنَ رسولً الله-صلى الله عليهِ وسلَّم-الرجل يلبس لبسة المرأة والمرأة تَلبَسُ لبسَة
الرجل..."
"The Prophet (PBUH) cursed the man who wears the dress of a woman and the woman who wears the dress of a man."(6)
knowingly condones and facilitates the Zina for his wife."(7)(5) Reported by Imam Ahmed and Abu Na'eem. Al-Albani authenticated it in his book "Al-Hijab" (PP 66-67).
(6) Narrated by Abu Dawoud, Ibin Majah, Al-Hakim, and Imam Ahmed. Al-Hakim said:" it is an authentic hadeeth in accordance with the conditions of (Imam) Muslim," and Ad-Dahabi agreed. It was also
authenticated by Imam Al-Nawawee.
(7) Narrated by An-Nissa'ee, Imam Ahmed, Ibin Khuzayemah, Ibin Hab'ban and authenticated by the scholar Ahmed Shakir.
(7) The Hijaab Must Not Be Resemble The Garments Of The Kuffar!!
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said:
"من تَشَبَّه بِقَومٍ فَهُوَ مِنهُم"
"The one who takes the similitude (manner) of a certainpeople becomes one of them.(8)
Abdullah bin Ummar (may Allah be pleased with him) said:
"وعن عبد الله بن عمرو- رضي الله عنهما قال: "رأى رسول الله- صلى الله عليه
وسلم- عَليَّ ثوبيَّنِ مُعَصفَرَيْن، فقال: "إنَّ هذه من ثياب الكُفار، فلا تلبسها"
"The Prophet (PBUH) saw me wearing two clothes dyed in saffron, whereupon he said: these are the clothes (usually worn) by the Kuffar, so do not wear them."(9)
(8) Narrated by Abu Dawoud, Ahmed (as part of a another hadeeth), Ibin Taymeeyah said that the hadeeth has a good chain of narration (i.e. that reported by Abu Dawoud) and that it is a "good hadeeth"; As-Siyouti said :"it is "Hassan: Good" and Ibin Hag'er reported it in "Fath Al-Bari" and supported it with another evidence (a Murssal) with a good chain of narration.
(9) Saheeh Muslim, V. 3, hadeeth # 5173(8) The Hijaab Is Not For Fame!!
The Messenger (PBUH) said:
"من لَبِسَ ثَوبَ شُهرةٍ في الدُّنيا ألبَسَهُ اللهُ ثوبَ مَذَلَّةٍ يَومَ القيامة، ثُمَّ ألهَبَ فيهِ ناراً"
"The one who wears a garment designed for a worldly fame, Allah will make him wear a garment of humility on the Day of Resurrection then he will be set ablaze."(9)
The garment of fame is any garment a person wears to make him/her look famous. This applies whether the garment is highly precious and shows admiration to the life of this world or if it is chosen of a low quality to show lack of interest to this worldly life. The person may put on clothes with distinct colors so as to draw attention, act proudly and/or arrogantly.
(10) Narrated by Abu Dawoud, Ibin Majah, and Al-Munthari said that it is hassan (good) as well as Ibin Muflih. Imam As-Shawkani said: "The narrators of the chain are Thuqat" and Al-Alabni reported in his book "Al-Hijab" p. 110 that it is hassan .
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Bismillaah!!
The Prophet Muhammad SAW
and Women
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In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Watch for "Concealed" Ways of Display
Examining the various conditions about the Hijab one can clearly recognize that many of the young Muslim women are not fulfilling these conditions. They consider what they put on now. wrongly as "Hijab"
The enemies of the Islamic revival wanted to destroy it in its infancy by oppression and cruelty. Allah (the Almighty) defeated their plots and held the believing men and women steadfast in their obedience of Him (the Almighty). The enemies of Islam realized that they should deal with the Islamic revival in a wicked way in order to sway this revival away from its course towards Allah. They started to spread innovated forms of "Hijab" as a "mid- way" solution by which the Muslim woman can "please" Allah (they claim so!) and at the same time "accommodate" her society and preserve her "beauty" and "glamour".
The modern "boutique" stores were declining in their trade due to the widespread use of the true Islamic Hijab. Suddenly, the markets were flooded with altered forms of Tabar'roj under the name 'modern/contemporary Hijab'. In the beginning this was protested and women were cautious. A group of "displaying women" who were embarrassed with the Islamic Hijab rushed towards the "contemporary Hijab" to "relief' themselves from the pressing social realities caused by the spread of Hijab. With time the phenomenon of
"concealed display" became widespread and known as "contemporary Hijab". Women friendly to this course think they are the best of girls and best of wives while in fact they are as one poet said:
If they relate to the Hijab-
It is the relation of an intruder
So! O women of this kind be mindful to Allah (the Almighty) and His Messenger (PBUH) and do not be deceived by those who may "bless" this action of yours and conceal their true intentions. Do not be deceived and let your response be: " I am better than those who are in a complete state of display!" There is no excuse to follow the evil. Know that the fire of Hell has different lower levels while Paradise has different higher levels. So it is proper to follow your sisters who truly adhere to the Islamic Hijab and its conditions. Aim high towards the highest levels of Aj-Jannah. It has been narrated that the Prophet (PBUH) said:
"انظُرُوا إلى من هُو أسفلَ مِنْكُم في الدُّنيا، وفَوْقَكُم في الدَّين، فذلكَ أجدر أن لا
تَزدَروا- أي تَحتَقِروا- نعمةَ اللهِ عَلَيكُم"
"Look at those who stand at lower levels than you (regarding worldly wealth) and those who stand at higher levels than you in religion (adherence to faith). for this would not make the favors (conferred upon you by Allah) insignificant (in your eyes)."(1) Az-Zohri reported(2) that Ummar Ibin Al-Khatab (may Allah be pleased with him) recited the saying of Allah (the Almighty):
وتَلا عمر بن الخطاب- رضي الله عنه- قوله عزَّ وجَلَّ:
} إِنَّ الَّذِينَ قَالُوا رَبُّنَا اللَّهُ ثُمَّ اسْتَقَامُوا تَتَنَزَّلُ عَلَيْهِمُ
الْمَلَائِكَةُ أَلَّا تَخَافُوا وَلَا تَحْزَنُوا وَأَبْشِرُوا بِالْجَنَّةِ الَّتِي
كُنْتُمْ تُوعَدُونَ {[فُصَّلَت،30]
"Verily those who say: "Our Lord is
Allah (Alone), and then they stood
straight (i.e. they believed in the
Oneness of Allah and worshipped none
but Him (Alone) and obeyed Him for
all that He ordered them) on them the
angels will descend (at the time of their
death) (saying ); "Fear you not, nor
grieve! But receive the glad tidings of
Aj-Jannah which you have been
Promised!) (Qur'an 41:30).
He then said: فقال:
"استقاموا واللهِ للهِ بطاعَتِهِ، ولَم يُرَوغوا رَوَغانَ الثَّعالِب"
" They, by Allah. followed the straight path of Allah by
obeying Him and did not dodge like wolves."
Al-Hassan Al Basri, may Allah's Mercy be upon him, said: " If Shaytan (Devil) looks and finds you continuously adhering to the obedience of Allah he will seek you (i.e. check you) one time after the other. If he finds that you are still holding, he becomes weary of you and rejects you. But if you adhere one time and you do not another, then he becomes covetous: he wants to have you for himself."(3)
So come on to a straight path that has no crookedness and a guidance that has no misleading ways in it, and to an honest repentance that has no disobedience in it:
} وَتُوبُوا إِلَى اللَّهِ جَمِيعًا أَيُّهَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ لَعَلَّكُمْ
تُفْلِحُونَ {الآية[النور،31]
"And turn you all together to Allah
(and beg Him) to forgive you all, O
believers, that you may be successful."
(Qur'an 24:31)
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(1) The origin of this hadeeth was reported in Saheeh Al-Bukhari in the Book of Riqaq and Muslim in the Book of Az-Zuhd V.4, hadeeth # 7070, P 1530, and At-Tirmidhi in the Book of Qiyamah.
(2) Reported by Imam Ahmed and Ibin Al-Mubarak. Imam Ahmed
reported it in the Book of Az-Zuhd p. 115 and 110, respectively.
(3) Reported by Ibin Al-Mubarak in his book "Az-Zuhd" p. 7 # 20
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Bismillaah!!
The Prophet Muhammad SAW
and Women
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In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
We Hear and we Obey
THE HONEST MUSLIM receives the order of Allah (the Almighty) and hastens to manifest his love to Islam into action and listens to and obeys the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH). He does not give attention to the lost and misleading ways of the masses of human beings who do not realize their awaiting destiny. Allah (the Almighty) negated the existence of belief in those who turn away from Him and from His Messenger (PBUH) saying:
}ويَقُولُونَ آمَنَّا بِاللَّهِ وَبِالرَّسُولِ وَأَطَعْنَا ثُمَّ يَتَوَلَّى
فَرِيقٌ مِنْهُمْ مِنْ بَعْدِ ذَلِكَ وَمَا أُولَئِكَ بِالْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَإِذَا
دُعُوا إِلَى اللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ لِيَحْكُمَ بَيْنَهُمْ إِذَا فَرِيقٌ مِنْهُمْ
مُعْرِضُونَ {[النور،47- 48
"They (hypocrites) say: "We have
believed in Allah and in the Messenger
(Muhammad-PBUH), and we obey",
then a party of them turn away
thereafter, such are not believers. And
when they are called to Allah (i.e. His
Words-the Qur'an) and His Messenger
to judge between them, lo! a party of
them refuse to come and turn away."
(Qur'an 24: 47-48 )
On the other hand:
}إِنَّمَا كَانَ قَوْلَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ إِذَا دُعُوا إِلَى اللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ
لِيَحْكُمَ بَيْنَهُمْ أَنْ يَقُولُوا سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا { [النور،51
"The saying of the faithful believers
when they are called to Allah (His
Words-the Qur'an) and His Messenger
(PBUH) to judge between them is only
that they say: 'We hear and we obey.'
And such are the successful (who will
live for ever in Aj-Jannah)."
(Qur'an 24: 51-52)
Safyeeyah, the daughter of Shayebah, said:
عن صفية بنت شيبة قالت:
بينما نَحْنُ عِندَ عائِشة رضي الله عنها قالت: فّذكَرتْ نِساءَ قُريش وفَضلِهِنَّ،
فقالت عائشة رضي الله عنها: "إنَّ لِنساءِ قُريش لَفضلاً، وإنَّي والله ما رأيتُ
أفضل من نساء الأنصار أشدَّ تصديقاً لِكتابِ اللهِ، ولا إيماناً بالتنزيل، لقد أنزِلَت
سورة النور:} ولِيَضْرِبنَ بِخُمرِهِنَّ... { الآية، فانقلب رجالُهُنَّ إليهِنَّ يتلونَ عليهِنَّ
ما أُنزل الله إليهِم فيها، ويتلو الرجل على إمرأته، وابنته، واخته، وعلى كل ذي
قرابته، فما منهُنَّ إمرأة إلاَّ قامت إلى مِرْطِها المُرَحَّلِ فاعتَجَرَت به- تصديقا وإيماناً بما
أنزل الله من كتابه، فأصبَحْنَ وراء رسول الله- صلى الله عليه وسلم- معتجرات
كأنَّ على رُؤوسِهِنَّ الغُربان."
"While we were at A'isha's (may Allah be pleased with her) we mentioned the women of Quraish and their good favors, then A'isha said: "indeed the women of Quraish have a good favor and by Allah I have not seen better than the women of Al-Ansar in their strength of acceptance of the Book of Allah and in the belief in the Revelation: At the time when Surat An-Nur was sent down
(and in it Allah says):
الآية { ولِيَضْرِبنَ بِخُمرِهِنَّ على جُيوبِهِنَّ }
"Let them (believing women) draw their veils over Juyubihinna."
soon their husbands turned to them reciting what Allah had sent down to them (i.e. the above Ayah), the man recites to his wife, his daughter, his sister and to every female relative. All women took up their engraved (wrapper) and covered their heads and face in acceptance and belief in what Allah had sent down from His Book. The next morning they were behind the Prophet (PBUH), covered as if black crows were on top of their heads.(1)
Therefore, there is no choice but to submit the order of Allah and no hesitation should exist in following the ruling of Allah. So come for repentance, O My Muslim Sister, and watch for words like "I will repent, I will pray, I will cover with Hijab", because delaying the repentance is a sin that you must repent from! Say as Allah (the Almighty) said on the tongue of Mussa (May Allah's peace be upon him) :
الآية [طه، 84] { وعَجِلتُ إليكَ ربَّ لِتَرضى }
"I HASTENED TO YOU, O MY LORD,
TO PLEASE YOU"
(Qur'an 20:84)
And say as the believing men and women said:
الآية [البقرة،258]{ سَمِعنا وأطَعنا غُفرانك ربَّنا وإليكَ المَصير }
"WE HEAR AND WE OBEY. (WE SEEK) YOUR
FORGIVENESS, OUR LORD, AND TO YOU IS THE
RETURN"
(Qur'an 2: 285)
(1) Reported in The Tafseer of Al-Qur'an Al-Ath'eem by Ibin Katheer
(Arabic)5:90
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Bismillaah!!
The Prophet Muhammad SAW
and Women
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In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Are Muslim Women Oppressed?
Among the many topics of interest to non-Muslims, the status of Muslim women and the theme of their rights -- or rather, the perceived lack of them – seems to be foremost. The media’s portrayal of Muslim women, usually outlining their “oppression and mystery” seems to contribute to this negative perception.
The main reason for this is that people often fail to distinguish between culture and religion -- two things that are completely different. In fact, Islam condemns oppression of any kind whether it is towards a woman or humankind in general.
The Quran is the sacred book by which Muslims live. This book was revealed 1400 years ago to a man named Muhammad –peace be upon him-, who would later become the Prophet –peace be upon him-. Fourteen centuries have passed and this book has not been changed since, not one letter has been altered.
In chapter 33, entitled Surah Al-Ahzaab (The Clans), verse 59 Allah The Exalted Almighty Says (what means): "O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the woman of the believers to bring down over themselves (part) of their outer garments. That is more suitable that they will be known (as free respectable women) and not be abused. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful."
[Quran 33:59]
This verse shows that Islam makes wearing a Hijaab necessary. Hijaab is the word used for covering, not only the headscarves (as some people may think) but also wearing loose clothes that are not too bright.
Sometimes, people see covered Muslim women and they think of this as oppression. This is wrong. A Muslim woman is not oppressed, in fact, she is liberated. This is because she is no longer valued for something material, such as her good looks or the shape of her body. She compels others to judge her for her intelligence, kindness, honesty and personality. Therefore, people judge her for who she actually is.
When Muslim women cover their hair and wear loose clothes, they are obeying the orders of their Lord to be modest, not cultural or social mores. In fact, Christian nuns cover their hair out of modesty, yet no one considers them “oppressed”. By following the command of Allah, Muslim women are doing the exact same thing.
The lives of the people who responded to the Quran have changed drastically. It had a tremendous impact on so many people, especially women, since this was the first time that the souls of man and women were declared equal -- with the same obligations as well as the same rewards.
For the first time in history, women were granted economic independence in Islam. The money they bring in to marriage is theirs as well as the money they earn. In Islam, women are allowed to choose their own husbands and in extreme cases, ask for divorce. A woman has the right to be educated, contrary to what the contemporary world might think. The responsibility is that of the person who is raising her.
Islam is a religion that holds women in high regard. Long ago, when baby boys were born, they brought great joy to the family. The birth of a girl was greeted with considerably less joy and enthusiasm. Sometimes, girls were hated so much that they were buried alive. Islam has always been against this irrational discrimination against girls and female infanticide.
The Prophet Muhammad, PBUH, said: "Seeking knowledge is mandatory for every Muslim (male and female)." Men and women both have the capacity for learning and understanding. Since it is also their obligation to promote good behavior and condemn bad behavior in all spheres of life, Muslim women must acquire the appropriate education to perform this duty in accordance with their own natural talents and interests.
While maintenance of their homes, providing support to the husband and bearing, raising and teaching children are among the first and very highly regarded roles for a woman, if she has the skills to work outside the home for the good of the community, she may do so. However, this is allowed only as long as her family obligations are met and as long as she complies with the Islamic code of dress and conduct, with no intermingling with men in the workplace.
Islam recognizes and fosters the natural differences between men and women despite their equality. Some types of work are more suitable for men and other types for women. This differentiation in no way diminishes the effort or benefit of one gender over the other. God will reward both genders equally for the value of their work, though it may not necessarily be within the same sphere of activity.
The two great roles a woman plays in life are that of a wife and a mother. The Prophet –peace be upon him-, once said to a group of Companions:
Concerning motherhood, the Prophet Muhammad, PBUH, said: "Heaven lies under the feet of mothers."This implies that the success of a society can be traced to the mothers who raised it. The first and greatest influence on a person comes from the sense of security, affection and training received from the mother. Therefore, a woman having children must be educated and conscientious in order to be a skillful parent.
A man came to the Prophet, PBUH, and asked: "Who among my kinfolk is worthy of my good companionship?" The Prophet –peace be upon him-, replied: "Your mother" three times before saying: "Your father." This indicates the impact that a mother has in a person's life. So women are highly honored in this great religion.
Islam is a religion that treats women fairly. The Muslim woman was given a role, duties and rights 1400 years ago that most women do not enjoy even today in the West. These rights are from God and are designed to maintain a balance in society; what may seem “unjust” or “missing” in one place is compensated for or explained in another place.
"The best among you are those who are the best to their wives."This shows that Islam highly encourages treating the wives well. They should be shown love, respect and care. To foster the love and security that comes with marriage, Muslim wives have various rights. The first of the wife's rights is to receive dowry, a gift from the husband, which is part of the marriage contract and required for the legality of the marriage.
The second right of a wife is maintenance. Despite any wealth she may have, her husband is obligated to provide her with food, shelter and clothing. He is not forced, however, to spend beyond his capability and his wife is not entitled to make unreasonable demands.
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Bismillaah!!
The Prophet Muhammad SAW
and Women
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In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Muhammad the Feminist
I wonder how many men and women nowadays can digest the idea of calling Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) a "feminist".
While some men may treat women like children, Islam as Prophet Muhammad taught it, takes a different view.
That is, a feminist in the sense of one who always stood for the rights of women. In fact, he was just that, though the term applied to the Prophet could sound a bit quaint or anachronistic.
In a cultural milieu where baby girls were buried alive and wives were treated no better than chattel, the Prophet courageously liberated them and raised their status to equal that of men.
Muslims see Muhammad as living up to his God-appointed mission as the final messenger of God, standing up like a titan towering above the barbaric influences of the time to become the spiritual leader of the whole Muslim nation in Arabia as well as everywhere else Islam reached.
"The most valuable thing in the world is a virtuous woman."
- Prophet Muhammad muhammad SAW
Literally, he rose to the high standards of leadership set by his own tradition: He was humble enough to listen to the complaints of his people and always hastened to meet their needs.
To the weakest among the people, he was compassionate, and considering the condition of women in those days, he was very responsive to their thoughts, feelings, and needs. He was particularly gentle, kind, and considerate toward them.
In this respect, he was very much unlike some of his Companions.
Umar ibn Al-Khattab once said:
One day I went to the Prophet and saw him smiling. "May God make you smile forever, O Messenger of God," I said and asked why he was smiling. "I smile at those women. They were chatting in front of me before you came. When they heard your voice, they all vanished," he answered, still smiling. On hearing this answer, I raised my voice and told them, "O enemies of your own selves, you are scared of me, but you are not scared of the Messenger of God, and you do not show respect to him." On hearing that, the women said, "You [Umar] are hard-hearted and strict."
(Al-Bukhari )
Twin Halves of Men
The Prophet always listened to women with consideration and compassion as he valued their views and opinions not only about affairs that specifically concerned them, but also about matters of wider significance.
It was because the Prophet gave such encouragement to women that there were well-known instances in early Muslim history of some of them freely speaking out for their rights.
Following the injunctions in the Qur'an, the Prophet gave women the right to education and freedom in matters related to marriage, divorce, and property rights.
"Women are your mothers, daughters, aunts."
- Prophet Muhammad muhammad SAW
The Prophet described women as "the twin halves of men," which emphasized the idea that their role in society is complementary to that of men. He declared that "the most valuable thing in the world is a virtuous woman."
He taught his followers that it is God's commandment to treat women with gentleness and affection because, he said, "they are your mothers, daughters, aunts."
Women Are Not the Devil
One typical Western criticism of the Prophet is about his marriages. Compared to the Christian conception of Jesus as the "Son of God", Muhammad (peace be upon him) appears so down-to-earth and human.
If Christianity celebrates celibacy, Islam definitely celebrates marriage. And the final prophet, like the Old Testament prophets such as Abraham, Moses, and David, has proved through his own example that women do not defile men.
Indeed, Islamic spirituality is not weakened by the body, as it transcends far above the demands of the body. Also Islam, unlike Christianity, does not view the woman as the cause of the fall of man.
Respecting Mothers
The respect given to women as mothers is another aspect of "the Prophetic vision, in which kindness and loyalty to the mother, a rahmah (= mercy) to reciprocate the rahmah they themselves dispensed, is seen as an almost sacramental act"
(Murad).
The Prophet muhammad SAW said, "Paradise lies beneath the feet of mothers"
(Ahmad).
"He always joined in household work and would at times mend his clothes, repair his shoes, and sweep the floor."
- Lady Aishah
Once a man came to Prophet Muhammad and asked, "O Messenger of God, which person of all the people is best entitled to kind treatment and good companionship from me?" He answered, "Your mother." The man asked, "And then?" He said, "Your mother."
The man asked again, "And after her?" He said, "Your mother." The man asked for a fourth time, "And after her?" The Prophet said, "Your father"
(Al-Bukhari).
The Perfect Husband
The Prophet was a perfect model for humankind in every aspect of our life. He was the kindest husband and the most loving and caring partner to his wives.
"The best among you is the one who is best toward his wife"
- Prophet Muhammad SAW
According to Aishah, the Prophet used to help his wives with domestic chores: "He always joined in household work and would at times mend his clothes, repair his shoes, and sweep the floor. He would milk, tether, and feed his animals and do the household shopping."
He taught his followers: "The best among you is the one who is best toward his wife"
(At-Tirmidhi).
We should remember that those were the days when women were treated like slaves and were punished for the silliest mistakes. The Prophet stopped all that and gave women the rights equal to those of men.
For instance, Islam gave a wife the right to acquire and possess wealth and keep it for herself, and she had no responsibility to share the family expenses with her husband. And the husband had no legal right to any of her belongings.
The Plight of Women
In ancient times when a man died, his widow was often denied all rights to his property and she was subjected to terrible humiliation and maltreatment.
Islam believes that the one who works for widows and orphans is like one who strives in the way of God.
In certain societies, there was a tradition of immolation of the widow on the funeral pyre of her husband. Even if she was permitted to live, she was denied the right to remarry and lead a normal life. But the Prophet himself set the example of marrying widows and divorcees; his first wife was Khadijah, a widow 15 years senior to him. And after her death, he married only widows and divorcees with the exception of Aishah.
Islam believes that the one who works for widows and orphans is like one who strives in the way of God. And we must remember that in those primitive times, a woman who did not have the support of a man was lost and ruined.
The Prophet's mercy toward women was not surprising, because Almighty God had appointed him as a mercy for the whole of creation.
A Revolutionary Man
In the Madinah society after the emigration of Muslims from Makkah established by the Prophet, women were guaranteed personal respect, the right to education, the right to enter into legal contracts, and the political right to express their views concerning public affairs.
They were also given the right to choose a husband of their liking and to reject a marriage they did not like. At the time of marriage, a woman is entitled to a suitable present (in Arabic: mahr) from her bridegroom, and she is declared free of all domestic financial responsibilities, which are the responsibility of the husband.
The husband is not to keep his wife in a state of suspense, whether at home or abroad, for a long period of time except with her consent. It is the duty of the husband to provide his wife and children with food, clothes, a home, and medical treatment according to his financial position and income. Muslim scholars have said that if a man does not support his wife financially, then she is entitled to get a divorce. The Prophet said that the best charity (in Arabic: sadaqah) is that spent on one's wife: forgiveness in the case of disagreement, good manners, sweet words, a smiling face, a pleasing playfulness, and an amusing mien are but some facets of this "charity."
The Prophet said, "The world is delightful, and its greatest treasure is a good woman"
(Muslim).
The husband is not to stay away from his wife or keep his wife in a state of suspense, whether at home or abroad, for a long period of time except with her consent. Unreasonably long separation on the part of the husband without prior arrangement with the wife is sufficient grounds for her to obtain divorce through a judge.
Indeed, the Prophet allowed women to engage in suitable work for earning an income like men, so long as such jobs did not infringe on their dignity. He permitted them even to participate in battles: specifically to nurse the wounded soldiers and to fight alongside men.
All this was indeed revolutionary, considering the prevailing socio-cultural paradigms defining the Arabs of the time. So it was not surprising that so soon after the Prophet's time, the vestiges of the pre-Islamic era, traditions from pre-Islamic Arabia slowly returned and gained somewhat of a foothold among Muslims.
Consequently something of the misogyny that previously existed returned, which reminds us of the need for reaffirming the noble example of the Prophet, whose compassion to his wives, daughters, and women companions cannot be forgotten.
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Bismillaah!!
The Prophet Muhammad SAW
and Women
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In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
A Glimpse at Early Women Islamic Scholars
The following is a transcript of a lecture delivered by Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi, a Research Fellow in Oxford University's Centre for Islamic Studies, on the role of women scholars in preserving and transmitting prophetic tradition (Hadith) in Islam. The original transcript has been edited by Imam Zaid Shakir to enhance readability.
O Mankind! Fear your Lord who has created you from a single soul, and from it He created its mate; and from them both, He brought forth multitudes of men and women. Be mindful of Allah through Whom you demand your mutual (rights), and revere the wombs that bore you. Surely, Allah is ever watching over you.
(An-Nisaa' 4:1)
Both men and women today need to revive the rich Islamic heritage of Muslim women scholars.
From the very beginning of the human saga, Allah makes it quite clear that men and women are equal beings created from one single soul, sharing the same father and mother, and subservient unto the same Lord. The verse mentioned above came to the Messenger of Allah (peace upon him) at a time when women were being humiliated and tortured.
Allaah says: …and when the female child, buried alive, will be asked: For what sin was she killed.
(At-Takwir 81:8-9)
This refers to an ancient practice of the Arabs (and even some modern societies through abortion) who would kill their female children from fear of being humiliated in the community, or out of fear that they would not have the means to provide for them.
Islam came to eradicate these ignorant practices, amongst others, and after twenty-three years of prophetic teachings, it had conferred unto women a status that was previously unthinkable.The first revelation: Read in the name of your Lord who created…
(Al-`Alaq 96:1)
left the Prophet (peace upon him) severely shaken, for he could not comprehend such an event happening to an unlettered, orphaned, desert Arab.
It is related that he was consoled by Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her) who believed in him and comforted him in a time of great need and distress. She was the backbone of his initial efforts for the advancement of the new faith, and a noble business woman of high lineage.
The Prophet demonstrated that women possess independent religious responsibility that has no connection to their gender.
After three years of secrecy he was ordered by Allah to call his own family to the faith. He (peace upon him) gathered his family and openly called upon the tribe of Hashim and the tribe of `Abdul-Muttalib to believe in his message.
Towards the end of the narration of this event, he (peace upon him) specifically says to ‘Abbas ibn ‘Abdul-Muttalib (may Allah be pleased with him): "I cannot benefit you on the Day of Judgment." He uttered the same statement to his aunt, Safiyyah bint ‘Abdul-Muttalib and to his daughter, Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with both of them). He added: "Ask me of my wealth in this world, but on the Day of Judgment I cannot avail you in any way."
In this address the Prophet (peace upon him) specifically named two women and one man, demonstrating that women possess independent religious responsibility that has no connection to their gender. This independence in faith is exemplified by the fact that the wives of Noah and Lot (peace upon them) both rejected faith. Hence, the Qur'an affirms that even the wife of a Prophet is free to believe or disbelieve.
Furthermore, Umm Habibah became a believer while her father, Abu Sufyan, (may Allah be pleased with them both), was a staunch opponent of the Prophet (peace upon him). He possessed neither the power nor privilege to influence her independent choice.
At the second Pledge of `Aqabah, a covenant that involved specific political and strategic obligations, the Prophet (peace upon him) took an oath from both men and women. He was not content to have women confined to their houses, totally divorced from any involvement in public affairs.
Women Perserving the Qur'an
The Qur'an, the most sacred and important source in Islam, was memorized by many of the companions. After the Battle of Yamamah, where a large number of those memorizers were killed, `Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) advised Abu Bakr to issue a standardized edition of the entire Qur'an in the dialect of Quraish, whose protection he vouchsafed.
Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) issued such an edition. After his death it passed into the protection of `Umar (may Allah be pleased with him), and after his passing, it was given to Hafsah bint `Umar (may Allah be pleased with her) to be carefully guarded and preserved.
In the time of the Companions, the question never arose concerning the validity of learning directly from women.During the caliphate of `Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) it was noticed that divergent and erroneous recitations of the Qur'an were emerging among the newly converted non-Arab people in places like Armenia and Azerbaijan.
`Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) then borrowed the edition of the Qur'an in Hafsah's protection (may Allah be pleased with her) to make six standardized copies to send to the major political and cultural centers in the Islamic realm. He ordered all non-standardized editions to be burned. It is clear here that no one questioned Hafsah's trustworthiness (may Allah be pleased with her), as to whether she had altered the edition vouchsafed to her in any way.
Women and Hadith Studies
In the time of the Companions, the question never arose concerning the validity of learning directly from women. If we were to consider, for example, the books of Prophetic tradition (Hadith), in every chapter you will find women narrating as well as men.
Imam Hakim Naisapuri states: "One fourth of our religion depends on the narrations of women. Were it not for those narrations, we would lose a quarter of our religion."
For example, Abu Hanifah considers there to be four units of supererogatory prayer before the obligatory noon prayer, whereas the remaining Imams say that there are only two. The latter depend on the narration of `Abdullah ibn `Umar (may Allah be pleased with him), while Abu Hanifah relies on Umm Habiba (may Allah be pleased with her) and the other wives of the Prophet (peace upon him).
Abu Hanifah argues that since the Prophet (peace upon him), used to pray supererogatory prayers in his house, the narration of his wives (may Allah be pleased with them) is stronger.
Similarly, major events, such as the beginning of the call to the prophetic office, were specifically narrated by women. `Ai'shah alone narrates the tradition detailing the circumstances of the first revelation, as recorded by Imam Bukhari, immediately after the hadith mentioning that actions are judged based on the intention accompanying them.
To give similar examples, we all know that performing ablution is essential for the validity of ritual prayer (salah). A female companion, Rubiyya bint Muawidh ibn Afrah (may Allah have mercy on her), whose family members died in the Battle of Uhud, was a great narrator of Hadith.
"There are many men who have fabricated Hadith. However, no woman in the history of Islam has been accused of fabrication."Her narrations can be found in Bukhari, Muslim, Ibn Majah, and other compilations. She narrated how the Prophet (peace upon him), performed ablution after actually witnessing his performance of the purificatory ritual.
The companions would go to learn from her despite the fact that Abu Bakr, `Umar, `Uthman, `Ali, Mu`adh ibn Jabal, and `Abdullah ibn Mas`ud (may Allah be pleased with them) were all present in Madinah. She was regarded as the expert in the performance of ablution. Her students included the likes of `Abdullah ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) the great Qur'anic exegete, and also a member of the family of the Prophet (peace and blessing of Allah upon him). He never asked: "Why should I learn from her when I am from the family of the Prophet and great exegete?"
The same is true for Ali Zain ul-Abideen, the great grandson of the Prophet (peace upon him) and a great scholar himself. Their philosophy was to go to whoever possessed knowledge, irrespective of their gender.Interestingly, there is no single Hadith which has been rejected from a woman on account of her being a fabricating liar. Imam Dhahabi affirms: "There are many men who have fabricated Hadith. However, no woman in the history of Islam has been accused of fabrication." In light of this, if the intellectual integrity of anyone should be questioned, it should be that of men. Women have always truthfully conveyed religious knowledge.
Amrah bint Abdur-Rahman was amongst the greatest of the female Successors, the generation that came after that of the companions of the Prophet (peace upon him). She was a jurist, a mufti, and a Hadith specialist.
The great Caliph `Umar ibn ‘Abdul-`Aziz used to say: "If you want to learn Hadith go to Amrah." Imam Zuhri, who is credited with compiling the first systematically edited compilation of Hadith used to say: "Go to Amrah, she is the vast vessel of Hadith."
During that time, the Judge of Madinah ruled in a case involving a Christian thief from Syria who had stolen something. The judge had ordered that his hand to be severed. When Amrah bint Abdur-Rahman heard of this decision, she immediately told one of her students to go tell the judge that he cannot severe the man's hand because he had stolen something whose value was less than a single gold coin (dinar). As soon as he heard what Amrah had said, he ordered that the man be released, unharmed.
He did not question her authority, nor did he seek a second opinion from other scholars, who were quite numerous in Madinah at the time. They included the likes of Sa`id ibn Al-Musayyib. This incident is recorded in the Muwatta' of Imam Malik, and this ruling is also his opinion in such cases.
One of great Successors, Umm Darda, taught in both Damascus, in the great Umayyad Mosque, and Jerusalem. Her class was attended by Imams, jurists, and Hadith scholars. The powerful Caliph Abdul-Malik ibn Marwan, who ruled an empire stretching from Spain to India, had a teaching license from `Abdullah ibn `Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) who was considered the greatest jurist of his time in Madinah.
When `Abdullah reached old age, the people asked him: "Who should we seek religious verdicts from after you?" He replied: "Marwan has a son (Abdul-Malik), who is a jurist so ask him." Hence, Abdul-Malik was endorsed by Abdullah. Yet even Abdul-Malik ibn Marwan would attend the classes of Umm Darda and he would never feel ashamed of learning from her.
Furthermore, he would humbly serve her. It has been recorded that when Umm Darda was teaching she would lean on the shoulder of Abdul-Malik ibn Marwan, due to her being advanced years, to go to mosque for salah. He would help her return to her place of teaching after the prayer.
The fact that these women taught men who were themselves regarded as great scholars indicates the respect and status they had attained.
The mosque of the Prophet (peace upon him) is undoubtedly one of the most sacred places in Islam, and his blessed grave is even more sacred. Around the beginning of the 8th century of the Muslim calendar, Fatima bint Ibrahim ibn Jowhar, a famous teacher of Al-Bukhari, under whom both Imams Dhahabi and Al-Subki studied the entirety of Sahih Al-Bukhari appeared.
When she came for the pilgrimage (Hajj) her fame was such that as soon as the students of Hadith heard that she had reached Madinah, they requested her to teach in the mosque of the Prophet (peace upon him).
To be continued!!.
Last edited by Khayal; 08-16-2008 at 01:20 AM.
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