[!!!maryann!!!]

As a Muslim, I feel that Muslim women should be encouraged more to achieve their full potential. They should be empowered to become successful and influential in every field of life.

We should encourage every Muslim woman to work to achieve Ihsan (excellence) in every field of endeavour, for example science, business, entrepreneurship, voluntary work; instead of trying to stifle the talents and contribution of women - who are half of the population, by asking women to stay at home.

Muslim women should be empowered and enlightened. The Prophet's (pbuh) wife, Khadija pbuh was a successful and influential business woman. Aisha bint Abu Bakr ra, the wife of the Prophet pbuh taught Muslim scholars and made valuable contributions to Islamic thought and civilisation. These wonderful Muslim women are our role models.


Aisha bint Abu Bakr (May God be pleased with her)
The life of Aisha is proof that a woman can be far more learned than men and that she can be the teacher of scholars and experts. She was married to the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and was the daughter of the first Caliph, Abu Bakr. Aisha also served as an invaluable resource in documenting the words and actions of the Prophet known as hadith. These hadith seek to explain the manner in which the Prophet understood and practiced Islam. Aisha has been credited with narrating 2,210 hadith. As many as 88 great Islamic scholars were taught by her. She was also a leading authority on common ailments and their cures. -jannah.org


Asma Bint Abu Bakr (May God be pleased with her)
Asma herself was one of the first people to accept Islam. Asma became known from her fine and noble qualities and for the keenness of her intelligence. She was an extremely generous person. Her son Abdullah once said of her, "I have not seen two women more generous than my aunt Aisha and my mother Asma. But their generosity was expressed in different ways. My aunt would accumulate one thing after another until she had gathered what she felt was sufficient and then distributed it all to those in need. My mother, on the other hand, would not keep anything even for the morrow."-jannah.org



Khadijah bint Khuwalid (May God be pleased with her)
Khadijah was a successful merchant in Arabia. After hearing much about the honesty of Muhammad, peace be upon him, she asked him to take her caravan to Syria and trade on her behalf. The 25 year old Muhammad returned from Syria after having made a large profit for Khadijah. After hearing his account of the journey, she decided to propose to Muhammad, who was 15 years her junior. He accepted. Later on, she was the first to believe in his prophecy at a time when many dismissed him. She died at the age of 65, leaving Muhammad with six children. –Alim



Zubaidah bint Ja’fr al-Mansur (May God be pleased with her)
Zubaidah was one of the most wealthiest and powerful women of her time. Besides being the wife of Harun Rashid, she was a great benefactor who was very intellectual and generous. She financed the building of many cities, and constructed Makkah’s water supply. She was also the first to build a pilgrimage route to the holy city. In addition to undertaking many construction projects, she was also a patron of the arts, namely poetry. –jannah.org



Walladah bint Mustakfi (May God be pleased with her)
Walladah bint Mustakfi (c. 1001-1080 C.E.) - daughter of the caliph of Cordoba in Islamic Spain. Cordoba was a tolerant, multicultural society, famous for its many libraries and sophisticated literary life, in which women were often scholars. After her father's death, Walladah inherited enough wealth to guarantee her independence. She was well known as a poet and hosted literary gatherings for both men and women. –jannah.org


Fatimah Bint Mohammad (May God be pleased with her)
Fatimah was the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and was especially kind to poor and indigent folk and would often give all the food she had to those in need even if she herself remained hungry. She was a leader among men and women, and often led the women in prayer. After the Battle of Uhud, she proceeded to the battle field and nursed the injured. At the Battle of the Ditch, she played a major supportive role together with other women in preparing food during the long and difficult siege. She also took part in the liberation of Makkah. - jannah.org

Ramlah Bint Abu-Sufayan
Ramlah, also known as Umm Habibah, dared to challenge her father’s authority when she rejected the deities of the Quraysh and their idol worship during the Abyssinian period. Her father tried with all the power and force at his disposal to bring back his daughter to his religion and the religion of their forefathers. But he did not succeed. As a result, Ramlah was persecuted. She fled Makkah and later became the second wife of the Prophet. -Alim

Nasibah: Woman Warrior
Nasibah bint Ka'b al-Maziniyyah was a famous Muslim warrior. She took part in a number of battles and treaties, such as the treaty of 'Aqabah, Al-Hudaybiyah, Khaybar and Hunayn. Her heroic conduct at Hunayn was no less marvellous than her heroic conduct at Uhud. At the time of Abu Bakr's Khilafah, she was present at Al-Yamamah where she fought brilliantly and received eleven wounds and lost her hand. At the battle of Uhud, she would continuously take up her sword to defend the Prophet, peace be upon him, acting as a human shield to protect him from the arrows of the enemy. The Prophet noticed this, and later said, "Wherever I turned, to the left or the right, I saw her fighting for me."-jannah.org

Sultana Razia of Delhi
"The only woman ever to sit on the throne of Delhi, India, Razia's ancestors were from Muslims of Turkish descent who invaded India in 11th century. "Like other Muslim princesses, she was trained to lead armies and administer kingdoms if necessary." (p. 34) She established peace and order, encouraged trade, built roads, planted trees, dug wells, supported poets, painters, and musicians, constructed schools and libraries appeared in public without the veil, wore tunic and headdress of a man. State meetings were often open to the populace at-large. Yet, she made enemies when she tried to eliminate some of the discriminations against her Hindu subjects." Gloria Steinem, Her story: Women Who Changed the World, Viking, 1995, p. 34-36excerpt taken from http://womenshistory.about.com/ Women in the Muslim World: Personalities
and Perspectives of the Past, Lyn Reese ©


Rabia: The Poetess
Rabia al Adawiya was an orphan slave that was freed and became known as Rabia of Basra. Became a poet and chose to live a humble life in the desert. In her writings, she emphasized unselfish love for God, and loving God for His sake, rather than for fear of punishment or desire for reward. –jannah.org
In reference to the argument that women should stay at home to take care of their children and shouldn't go out to study/work, it is important to note that being well educated and having a successful career will make you more capable of raising children who are higher achievers.



The Ummah and humanity need us to work very hard and contribute to human progress. Muslim women should bring pride and honour to Islam by their pursuit of excellence in every field.

It is quite ironic that a small minority of people still oppose womens' right to work, learn and contribute to society through activism and voluntary work. The basis of their argument is that women shouldn’t mix with men and shouldn’t be faced with the hardships of life at work. This position is diametrically opposite to the evidence from Islamic history, where Muslim women were so active in the community in every possible way, to the extent that they accompanied armies to nurse the wounded and provide moral support. These Muslim women risked being murdered, tortured and raped if captured by the enemy. Their resolve comes from the inherent values of hard work and contribution in Islam.

Imagine a world where all of our Muslim women are excellent scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs etc. Muslim women are able to achieve the pinnacles of success while being modest. There is nothing wrong with Muslim women interacting with men at work, it can be done while remaining within the bounds of Islam. It is quite evident from the Prophet's times that Muslim women interacted and were active in the community.

As for raising children, most women are able to balance their responsibilities, especially if they have a husband who helps her at home as the Prophet pbuh used to.

Unfortunately, the world has always been an unfair place for women. Women (whether Muslim or non Muslim) have always had to work harder than men and get less recognition. Women have to juggle the responsibilities of their careers, their family lives and their roles as mothers at the same time. It is difficult and challenging.

Women are so dedicated, selfless, patient, industrious, compassionate and intelligent.

'He (God) it is he who did create you from a single soul and there from did create his mate, that he might dwell with her (in love ).' (Quran 7:189)

Take a stand for women. Be the best you can be for all the women in your life. Give them the love, support and encouragement they need to excel and achieve everything they dream of for Islam and humanity. Syeda Aisha, the Prophet’s pbuh grand daughter was a vanguard in activism and voluntary work. Her husband and family supported her work and even financed her charitable establishments.

Empowering women is not merely empowering half of the population. Empowering women means empowering future generations. Today’s women are the mothers of tomorrow’s nation. Our women are our future.

The Prophet PBUH said: "The best among you is the one who is the best towards his wife."

The Prophet pbuh Muhammad said: 'Your Heaven lies under the feet of your mother.' (Ahmad, Nasai)

A man came to the Prophet pbuh and said: ‘O Messenger of God! Who among the people is the most worthy of my good companionship?' The Prophet said: 'Your mother.' The man said, ‘Then who?' The Prophet said: 'Then your mother.' The man further asked, ‘Then who?' The Prophet said: 'Then your mother.' The man asked again, ‘Then who?' The Prophet said: 'Then your father.' (Bukhari, Muslim)

For all those who oppress women or fail to recognise womens' contributions: shame on you.

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[JennaJJxoxoxo]

As a Muslim, I feel that Muslim women should be encouraged more to achieve their full potential. They should be empowered to become successful and influential in every field of life.

We should encourage every Muslim woman to work to achieve Ihsan (excellence) in every field of endeavour, for example science, business, entrepreneurship, voluntary work; instead of trying to stifle the talents and contribution of women - who are half of the population, by asking women to stay at home.

muslim women are different,
a muslim woman does not feel deprived by staying at home,
a muslim woman feels proud to stay at home and obey the commands of her lord,
a muslim womans focus is not in acheiving success in worldly affairs -
rather her focus is on attaining everlasting success(by pleasing ALLAH TA'AALA),
a muslim woman is contented and happy staying at home,
because...
she knows that behind every command of ALLAH there is an ocean of wisdom and mercy for her,
because...
she knows and acknowledges her high status in islaam
because...
she understands that she was not created and burdened with the responsibility of feeding, clothing and proving for the family
because...
she knows that nabi salallahu-alaihiwasallam gave glad-tidngs to the woman who stays at home tending to her husband and kids by saying that she will be rewarded like as if she were waging jihad in the path of ALLAH!

[plaiskegizils]

muslim women are different,
a muslim woman does not feel deprived by staying at home,
a muslim woman feels proud to stay at home and obey the commands of her lord,
a muslim womans focus is not in acheiving success in worldly affairs -
rather her focus is on attaining everlasting success(by pleasing ALLAH TA'AALA),
a muslim woman is contented and happy staying at home,
because...
she knows that behind every command of ALLAH there is an ocean of wisdom and mercy for her,
because...
she knows and acknowledges her high status in islaam
because...
she understands that she was not created and burdened with the responsibility of feeding, clothing and proving for the family
because...
she knows that nabi salallahu-alaihiwasallam gave glad-tidngs to the woman who stays at home tending to her husband and kids by saying that she will be rewarded like as if she were waging jihad in the path of ALLAH!

Also, women have the most important job, raising the NEXT population of human beings. You do not have to be a businesswoman/doctor/etc to be successful. Raising pious children and maintaining a household is more valuable than any of those things combined. If one can do that WHILE maintaining a job then more power to them.

[Corporal White]

muslim women are different,
a muslim woman does not feel deprived by staying at home,
a muslim woman feels proud to stay at home and obey the commands of her lord,
a muslim womans focus is not in acheiving success in worldly affairs -
rather her focus is on attaining everlasting success(by pleasing ALLAH TA'AALA),
a muslim woman is contented and happy staying at home,
because...
she knows that behind every command of ALLAH there is an ocean of wisdom and mercy for her,
because...
she knows and acknowledges her high status in islaam
because...
she understands that she was not created and burdened with the responsibility of feeding, clothing and proving for the family
because...
she knows that nabi salallahu-alaihiwasallam gave glad-tidngs to the woman who stays at home tending to her husband and kids by saying that she will be rewarded like as if she were waging jihad in the path of ALLAH!

Muslim women do not feel deprived by staying at home? Do you talk for all muslim women?

Well, muslim women want jobs, they want to be an active part of the community, they want to be an influential part of society, they want to play sports etc.

Where I live (the UK) I would say a very small minority of muslim women attest to your notion. My ethnic country, the majority of women want the same, but many don't get the opportunity.

[RagonaCon]

muslim women are different,
a muslim woman does not feel deprived by staying at home,
a muslim woman feels proud to stay at home and obey the commands of her lord,
a muslim womans focus is not in acheiving success in worldly affairs -
rather her focus is on attaining everlasting success(by pleasing ALLAH TA'AALA),
a muslim woman is contented and happy staying at home,
because...
she knows that behind every command of ALLAH there is an ocean of wisdom and mercy for her,
because...
she knows and acknowledges her high status in islaam
because...
she understands that she was not created and burdened with the responsibility of feeding, clothing and proving for the family
because...
she knows that nabi salallahu-alaihiwasallam gave glad-tidngs to the woman who stays at home tending to her husband and kids by saying that she will be rewarded like as if she were waging jihad in the path of ALLAH!

[juptVatoSoito]

Assalamu Alaikum,

First of all thanks a ton for such a wonderful post. This post will definitely boost the courage of all Muslim women.

I am a revert and been surveying about the Muslim women and according to my calculation, 40% are educated and 60% are still to be. May be I am wrong in my calculation but there are women and as well men who are still fighting for their stand.

Inshallah, if we can help in some or the other way for these people, they can definitely can stand on their own in this greedy and selfish world.

Again thanks a ton for this beautiful post. May Allah help you in all your way.

Allah Hafiz

[goctorsurger]

muslim women are different,
a muslim woman does not feel deprived by staying at home,
a muslim woman feels proud to stay at home and obey the commands of her lord,
a muslim womans focus is not in acheiving success in worldly affairs -
rather her focus is on attaining everlasting success(by pleasing ALLAH TA'AALA),
a muslim woman is contented and happy staying at home,
because...
she knows that behind every command of ALLAH there is an ocean of wisdom and mercy for her,
because...
she knows and acknowledges her high status in islaam
because...
she understands that she was not created and burdened with the responsibility of feeding, clothing and proving for the family
because...
she knows that nabi salallahu-alaihiwasallam gave glad-tidngs to the woman who stays at home tending to her husband and kids by saying that she will be rewarded like as if she were waging jihad in the path of ALLAH!

mashAllah very nice. The words that come out of the heart , affect the hearts of the readers

[Pheddytrourry]

muslim women are different,
a muslim woman does not feel deprived by staying at home,
a muslim woman feels proud to stay at home and obey the commands of her lord,
a muslim womans focus is not in acheiving success in worldly affairs -
rather her focus is on attaining everlasting success(by pleasing ALLAH TA'AALA),
a muslim woman is contented and happy staying at home,
because...
she knows that behind every command of ALLAH there is an ocean of wisdom and mercy for her,
because...
she knows and acknowledges her high status in islaam
because...
she understands that she was not created and burdened with the responsibility of feeding, clothing and proving for the family
because...
she knows that nabi salallahu-alaihiwasallam gave glad-tidngs to the woman who stays at home tending to her husband and kids by saying that she will be rewarded like as if she were waging jihad in the path of ALLAH!

mashaallah,
happy woman whose conditions allow her to enjoy this in fully

w alikum assalam

[irrehoobe]

Well, muslim women want jobs, they want to be an active part of the community, they want to be an influential part of society, they want to play sports etc.

no we dont! we just want pretty things but we dont want to have to work to pay for them

[JennaJJxoxoxo]

no we dont! we just want pretty things but we dont want to have to work to pay for them

loll! thats right, so far i've met many woman who are forced to go to work, but i've never yet come accross a woman who is forced to stay with her kids in the comfort of her home - knowing that her husband is there to provide for the family!

[irrehoobe]

loll! thats right, so far i've met many woman who are forced to go to work, but i've never yet come accross a woman who is forced to stay with her kids in the comfort of her home - knowing that her husband is there to provide for the family!

thats right, why would you want to slave away and have a job when you can get pretty things with your husbands hard earned cash instead

[VogsHoock]

...

There is no doubt that men should help out at home and be kind in treatment and display good Akhlaaq as all of these matters are supreme aspects of sunnah.

NEVERTHELESS the command towards women in the Qur'aan is dead clear:

[33:33] Remain in your homes, and do not display (your) beauty as it used to be displayed in the days of earlier ignorance; and establish Salah, and pay Zakah, and obey Allah and His messenger. Allah only intends to keep (all sorts of) filth away from you, O members of the family (of the prophet), and to make you pure through a perfect purification.

[jstizzle]

thats right, why would you want to slave away and have a job when you can get pretty things with your husbands hard earned cash instead

lol XDDD and who says home task is not a tiresome job? she is still considered as the spine of community staying at home, though.

[irrehoobe]

lol XDDD and who says home task is not a tiresome job? she is still considered as the spine of community staying at home, though.

well you can try and persuade your husband you need a maid to work for you in the house

who says Muslim women are oppressed

[JennaJJxoxoxo]

well you can try and persuade your husband you need a maid to work for you in the house

who says Muslim women are oppressed

yeah, true. every house needs a maid... and maybe a nanny and definately a cook! lol. muslim woman live like queeeensss - and really feel sorry for the oppressed working, slogging, slaving woman!!! lol.

[irrehoobe]

yeah, true. every house needs a maid... and maybe a nanny and definately a cook! lol. muslim woman live like queeeensss - and really feel sorry for the oppressed working, slogging, slaving woman!!! lol.

nowadays its even more awesome because we have online shopping!!! , so we can sit within the comfort of our own homes with our husbands credit card and buy all the pretty things we want

i can sense a telling off coming my way

[JennaJJxoxoxo]

nowadays its even more awesome because we have online shopping!!! , so we can sit within the comfort of our own homes with our husbands credit card and buy all the pretty things we want

i can sense a telling off coming my way

not from me anyway. i agree with you fully, but all the same i think shopping in stores is still better coz when you see the real thing in the shops you only realize how desperately you need them! and also you can fit the things on.

[VogsHoock]

If the Non-Muslims saw Islam in its practicality and according to Sunnah they would either become Muslims or lose their “baseless propaganda war” but the problem and the fact of the matter is that most Muslimahs don’t live the kind of lifestyle which is being admired here!

In fact many men don’t even do simple tasks like iron their own clothes and every week when they appear in the Masjid or in the company of their Shaykh with “razzle-dazzle” clothes its likely that some women have slaved away at the clothes.

Many men can’t be bothered to put dirty clothes in the hamper or pick up after themselves etc.

Many men also bring 5 friends to the house at the drop of a hat!

So the situation in reality isn't as rosy, unfortunately.

[UJRonald]

yeah, true. every house needs a maid... and maybe a nanny and definately a cook! lol. muslim woman live like queeeensss - and really feel sorry for the oppressed working, slogging, slaving woman!!! lol.

I believe in South Africa thats not uncommon,meaning to have maids,cooks etc. Working women who have family don't have a easy life. They go to work and earn money but they are still expected to do what a normal housewife would do,namely ironing,cooking,cleaning etc.

You've been conned!!!!

[Amorsesombabs]

I believe in South Africa thats not uncommon,meaning to have maids,cooks etc. Working women who have family don't have a easy life. They go to work and earn money but they are still expected to do what a normal housewife would do,namely ironing,cooking,cleaning etc.

You've been conned!!!!

Hazrat,

I see you posting again. Didn't you request the mods sometime back to delete all your posts/threads and remove your accuont?