The Role of Women in Islam in Propagation and Propagation (Special Study of the Prophetic Era)
دعوت وتبلیغ میں خواتین اسلام کا کردار (عہدرسالت کا خصوصی مطالعہ)
Keywords:
Islam, women, da'wah, propagation, achievements, momentAbstract
History has witnessed that women have always actively participated in the propagation of Islam along with men and have not missed a single moment in spreading the religion of Islam. The pages of history are full of great achievements of eminent women in promoting da'wah and propagation. Among them, the mothers of the believers and companions such as Hazrat Khadija al-Kubra (may Allah be pleased with her), Hazrat Aisha Siddiqah (may Allah be pleased with her), Hazrat Fatima al-Zahra (may Allah be pleased with her), Hazrat Sumayyah (may Allah be pleased with her), Hazrat Umm-Umarah (may Allah be pleased with her), Hazrat Safiyyah (may Allah be pleased with her), Hazrat Umm-Salmah (may Allah be pleased with her), Hazrat Asma (may Allah be pleased with her), Hazrat Fatima bint al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with her) are among the foremost. These women were so passionate about da'wah and propagation that many of the great companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon them) were influenced by their da'wah and embraced Islam. In carrying out this duty, women were subjected to oppression and persecution. They had to cut off ties with their relatives and even had to say goodbye to their families to protect their faith. However, they patiently and steadfastly faced all kinds of hardships and sufferings that came in the way of truth and did not hesitate to sacrifice their lives for the advancement of Islam.
References
An-Nahl: 97
An-Nisa: 1
Bukhari, Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Etiquette, Chapter: Who is the most deserving of good companionship, Vol. 5, p. 2227, Hadith No. 5626
Abu Dawud, Sunan, Book of Etiquette, Chapter: The virtue of the one who takes care of an orphan, Vol. 4, p. 337, Hadith No. 5146
Tirmidhi, Sunan, Book of Piety and Kinship, Chapter: What was said about spending on daughters and sisters, Vol. 4, p. 318, Hadith No. 1912
Tirmidhi, Sunan, Book of Breastfeeding, Chapter: What was said about the woman’s right over her husband, Vol. 3, p. 466, Hadith No. 1162
At-Tawbah: 71
Ibn Hisham, Seerat Nabawiyyah, Vol. 2, p. 264
Asqalani, Ibn Hajar, Al-Isabah fi Tamyiz Al-Sahaba, Vol. 7, p. 721
Ibn Kathir, Al-Bidaya wa Al-Nihaya, Vol. 8, p. 92
Tabarani, Al-Mu'jam Al-Kabir, Vol. 23, p. 184, Hadith No. 299
Tirmidhi, Al-Sunan, Book of Virtues, Chapter on the Virtue of Aisha, May Allah be pleased with her, Vol. 5, p. 705, Hadith No. 3883
Bukhari, Al-Jami' Al-Sahih, Book of Ablution, Chapter on When It is Thrown on the Back of the Worshipper, Vol. 1, p. 94, Hadith No. 237
Ibn Sa'd, Al-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 8, p. 41
Bayhaqi, Al-Sunan Al-Kubra, Vol. 6, p. 308, Hadith No. 12552
Ibn Al-Athir, Asad Al-Ghaba, Vol. 7, p. 339
Halabi, Al-Sirah Al-Halabiyah, Vol. 2, p. 504
Ibn Saad, Al-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 8, p. 225
Muslim, Sahih Al-Bukhari, Book of Jihad and Expeditions, Chapter on Women’s Battle with Men, Vol. 3, p. 1443, Hadith No. 1810
Asqalani, Al-Isabah in Distinguishing the Companions, Vol. 8, p. 266.
Bukhari, Sahih Al-Bukhari, Book of Medicine, Chapter on Should a Man Treat a Woman or a Woman Treat a Man, Vol. 5, p. 2151, Hadith No. 5355
Bukhari, Sahih Al-Bukhari, Book of Jihad and Expeditions, Chapter on Carrying Provisions in Battle, Vol. 3, p. 1087, Hadith No. 2817
Abu Dawud, Sunan, Book of Prayer, Chapter on Women Leading Prayers, Vol. 1, p. 161 Hadith number: 591
Ibn Abd al-Barr, Al-Isti'ab, vol. 4, p. 1931, Hadith No. 4137.
