Women in History

Muslim Women in History

Muslim Women : A Biographical Dictionary
The Wives of the Prophet Muhammad,Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam
Fatima az-Zahra
The Sahabiyat : The female Companions of the Prophets Era
Khadija : The First Muslim Woman & the Wife of Prophet Muhammad, Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam
The Mothers of Three Prophets : Hadrat Ismail, Hadrat Musa & Hadrat Isa, alayhim as-Salaam

Page Last Updated : 30th October 2011

Muslim Women - A Biographical Dictionary - by Aisha Bewley

Paperback - 232 pages

Excerpt: Introduction : This book originally came about as a response to frequent requests to provide some sources about women scholars. When I went through my biographical references, I was surprised by the number of references to women, and the great number of women represented in all areas of life, from scholars to rulers, whether regents or women who ruled in their own right, or women who wielded substantial political influence. This led to the decision to compile a larger source of reference of Muslim women, and, given modern views of women in Islam, it gives us a surprising picture of just how active women have been in the history of Islam from the very beginning up until the present time.

The dictionary covers the period from the time of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, to roughly the middle of the thirteenth/nineteenth century, although a few entries are a little later than that. As we can see by a perusal of the entries, the role of Muslim women was by no means confined to house and home. They were active in many fields. This is not a question of either/or. It is a question of many roles, all intermeshed and interlocking, rather than separate categories. A business woman is still a mother and a scholar is still a wife. Women simply learn to juggle things more, but that is something at which women are very good at doing, as can be seen by the entries.

There are various major categories covered in the dictionary. One consists of the women Companions of the Prophet may Allah bless him and grant him peace. The second major category consists women scholars, especially hadith transmitters. Here I should mention that there are over 800 women hadith scholars and transmitters whom I have not included. Then there are also women rulers or women with great political influence, and then Sufis.

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The Wives of the Prophet Muhammad, Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam

Paperback - 92 pages by Haji Ahmad Thomson

Among the best of women were the blessed wives of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam. They lived their lives within the limits ordained by Allah Almighty and achieved greatness through their actions. They are admired and respected to this day and Muslim women the world over seek to follow their example.

This book gives an overview of these truly inspiring role models, the Ummuhat al-Mu'mineen, the 'Mothers of the Believers.'

Recommended for adults / children 12 and over.

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Fatima Az-Zahra May Allah be pleased with her

Paperback - 32 pages

by Haji Ahmad Thomson

Among the best of women were the daughters of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam.

This short biography explores events in the life of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam’s youngest daughter, Hadrat Sayyida Fatima az-Zahra Radi Allahu ta'ala anha the wife of Ameer al-Momineen Hadrat Ali ibn Abi Talib Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu.Of his daughter Fatima Radi Allahu ta'ala anha, the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam, said, ''Fatima is part of my flesh. Whoever angers her, angers me.''

Recommended for ages 9 and over.

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The Sahabiyat : The Female Companions of the Prophet's Era

Paperback - 40 pages BY Jameelah Jones

New Revised Edition : This is a vivid description of the lives and achievements of eight of the Sahabiyat (female companions) during the time of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam.

Their faith, courage and steadfastness should be an inspiration to us all.

Recommended for ages 11 and over.

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Khadija : The First Muslim & the Wife of the Prophet Muhammad, Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam

Paperback - 109 pages

Every difficult time in history also produced its heroes. Sayyidah Khadija, Radi Allahu ta'ala anha, was one of the heroes of the first days of Islam. She lived a legendary life, and this legend is told by God Himself, and His most beloved servant, the Last Prophet, May Allah bless him and grant him peace.

Exploring the gestation period of Islam, this biography focuses on the exceptional life story of one of the four greatest women of all time, one who wholeheartedly proclaimed her submission to the divine message delivered through the Prophet Muhammad, May Allah bless him and grant him peace. Khadija al-Kubra, May Allah be pleased with her, stands out in history not only as the first person to declare her faith in Islam but also as the strongest advocate and confidante of the Prophet Muhammad, May Allah bless him and grant him peace, and an individual who was a constant source of help to the early Muslim community.

Addressing her unparalleled devotion to the message of the Prophet, Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, this book shines light on a figure who is an ideal role model for all men and women, Muslim and non-Muslim alike.

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The Mothers of Three Prophets

Paperback - 32 pages

By Jameela Jones

The stories of the mothers of Hadrat Isma’il 'alayhis salam, Hadrat Musa 'alayhis salaam and Hadrat Isa 'alayhis salaam and the role they played in bringing up their Sons who had been chosen by Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala to convey His message to their respective communities.

Illustrated in colour. Recommended for ages 8 and over.

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