The Greatest Women
The Prophet (SAW) said: "She is a part of me, and he who makes her angry, makes me agry."
Who was Fatima (RA)?
She held the distinction of being the source of the most ahadith narrated.
Who was Aisha RA?
The oldest daughter of the Prophet (SAW)
Who was Zainab RA?
She was the only woman to have been in the company of the Prophet (SAW) from birth to his death.
Who was Umm Ayman ? (Slave of Aminah bint Wahb)
She took a brave and courageous stand when confronting her brother about Islam even after he had slapped her and as a result, she was the one who influenced him to accept Islam
Who was Fatima bint Al-Khattab?
She was given the glad tidings of a palace in Paradise made of Qasab (pearls) where there will be neither noise nor fatigue.
Who was Khadijah (RA)?
After visiting the Prophet (SAW) in I’tikaaf, he accompanied her outside as she was leaving. Two of the Ansaars saw him there talking to her and greeted him. He asked them to stop and explained to them that the lady was his wife who had come to visit him. The two ansaars felt upset that he should have felt the need to explain himself, but the Prophet answered that shaytan could become part of a human being to such an extent that he could course through the body with their blood. He did not want shaytan to whisper evil suspicions in their hears.
Who was Safiyyah RA?
They were married to Utba and Utaibah, the sons of Abu Lahab before the Prophethood was declared.
Who were Ruqayyah and Umm Kulthum RA?
When she became old, she feared that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) would divorce her and therefore, she voluntarily allocated her time to Aisha (RA). As a result, the Ayah (Verse) of Surah An-Nisaa was revealed (4:28): “And if a woman fears cruelty or desertion on her husbands part, there is no sin on them both if they make terms of peace between themselves and making peace is better.”
Who was Sawdah bint Zam’ah RA?
She was one of the first 7 people to accept Islam and swear allegiance to the Prophet (SAW). In addition, she was first woman martyr in Islam.
Who was Sumayyah bint Khayyat?
A believer who follows in the footsteps of his Prophetand attains the exalted position (truthfulless) is called a "Siddiq." The Qur'an has given the title of "Siddeeqah" to her.
Who was Maryam (AS)?
She was the first lady to enter the household of the Prophet (SAW) (i.e by marriage) after the death of Khadijah RA.
Who was Sawdah bint Zam’ah RA?
Her husband sided with the Pagans in the battle of Badr. He was captured and only released because she paid the ransom of a necklace that belonged to her mother, Khadija RA that the Prophet (SAW) recognized and desired.
Who was Zainab RA?
She was known as the woman of two migrations- Abyssinia and Madinah.
Who was Asma bint Umais?
She was known as “Dhat an Natqayn- She of the two waistbands” who helped the Prophet (SAW) and Abu Bakr (RA) prepare for the trip to Madinah.
Who was Asma bint Abu Bakr?
Allah (SWT) presents an example of those who believed: when she said, “My lord, build for me near you a house in Paradise, and save me from the tyrant ruler and his deeds and save me from the wrongdoing people.”
Who was Asiyah?
She was the reason for the revelation of the Ayah (verse) of Tayammum.
Who was Aisha (RA)?
She was the first of the Prophet’s (SAW) daughters to pass away.
Who was Ruqayyah RA?
During the battle of Uhud, she suffered a deep wound on her shoulder and fainted. When she regained consciousness, her first question was regarding the well-being of the Prophet (SAW).
Who was Umm Ammarah (Nusaybah)?
She influenced her husband, Abu Talha to accept Islam at the time of their marriage as her mahr (dowry).
Who was Umm Sulaim bint Milhan?
For proclaiming her faith, she was tied down under the scorching heat. Angels would hover over her and spread their wings like an umbrella to shield her. She was shown her palace in Jannah and her soul was taken away moments before a large rock was thrown from a cliff onto her.
Who was Asiyah?
After the truce of Hudaibiyyah, the Prophet (SAW) ordered his companions to sacrifice the animals that they brought along and shaved their heads, but they were reluctant and did not obey his command. She adviced the Prophet (SAW) to offer the sacrifice and shave his head first then he would see the effect of his actions and that was exactly what had happened.
Who was Umm Salamah RA?
She had requested for a maidservant from the Prophet (SAW) due to her health. He advised her something even better: “Reciting Subhanallah 33X, Alhamdulillah 33X and Allahu Akbar 34X to remove her exhaustion”
Who was Fatima RA?
She was divorced during the time of the Prophet (SAW) when there was no ruling for the iddah of a divorced woman. When she got divorced, the verse regarding the waiting period for a divorced woman was revealed.
Who was Asma bint Yazid ?
She was the cousin of the Prophet (SAW) who granted refuge to a polytheist in her home and her right of granting protection was honored by the Prophet (SAW).
Who was Umm Hani bint Abi Talib?