Women in Da'wah - II
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Women in Da'wah - II
A definite role
The work of the Muslim woman in the field of Da'wah (call to Islam) strengthens the man's work, and expands it into areas where her effectiveness supersedes that of the man. The woman's role does not end at door. She can be greatly effective by being a good example to others, by being good-hearted, kindly spoken, and of friendly conduct. She can offer assistance, and share concerns as well as joys. She can also use all appropriate opportunities to educate, guide and call others through observing the conditions of those whom she addresses.
Examples are needed
Women, who understood their role, started educating themselves and achieving their rights to education. Look at the Hadeeth [narration attributed to Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allah exalt his mention ) narrated by Abu Sa'eed may Allah be pleased with him that a women said to the Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allah exalt his mention ) "The men are keeping you busy and we do not get enough attention from you; would you specify a day for us, women? He sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allah exalt his mention ) promised them a day to meet them and educate and admonish them." [Al-Bukhari]
The fruits of this understanding and concern by the women companions of the Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allah exalt his mention ) and the attention he gave them, are shining examples and a source of pride for Muslim women.
Women in Da'wah (Call to Islam) -part 1
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Women in Da'wah (Call to Islam) -part 1
From the very beginning of the Islamic history, Muslim women have played vital roles in the propagation of the Divine Message (Islam). From the sacrifices of Sumayyah to the collected Ahadeeth [narrations of the Prophet ] of 'Aa'ishah women have been instrumental in the flourishing and spreading of this religion, the process which is called "Da'wah" in Arabic. Unfortunately, during our present times, the Islamic revival suffers from weaknesses in its properly qualified personnel, which limits its spreading and restricts the Da'wah work to an elite group of activists, with finite and limited efforts of Da'wah and Tarbiyah (education) being focused on women. Da'wah amongst women deserves, and should get, far more attention than it does. So far, except in a few instances, women have been distanced from the field of Da'wah work. If we consider the situation of Islamic Da'wah work and the position of women in it today, we can easily find the following problems: 1- Deficiency in Da'wah capabilities among women. 2- The ill-use of existing limited-resources in combination with a lack of personal initiative on the part of women. 3- A neglect or omission of women's issues in the planning of Islamic Da'wah. 4- Absence of adequate education and the lack of fundamental Islamic knowledge in the Daa'iyaat (female callers) in the field of Da'wah.
Women in Da'wah
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Women in Da'wah
'Abdul Latif M. Al-Hassan and Sumayyah Bint Joan
From the very beginning, women have played vital roles in the propagation of the fundamental truths of Islamic Da'wah. From the sacrifices of Sumayyah, to the collected Ahadith of Ayshah, women have been instrumental in the flourishing and spreading of this deen. Unfortunately during these times, the Islamic revival suffers from weaknesses in its properly qualified personnel, which limits its spreading and restricts the Da'wah work to an elitist group of activists, with finite and limited efforts of Da'wah and tarbiyah being focused on women.
Da'wah amongst women deserves, and should get, far more attention than it does. So far, except in a few instances, women have been distanced from the field of Da'wah work. If we look at the reality, and the situation of Islamic Da'wah work, and the position of women in it today, we can easily find the following problems:
Deficiency in Da'wah capabilities among and by women.
The ill use of existing limited-resources in combination with a lack of personal initiative on the part of women.
A neglect or omission of women's issues in the planning of Islamic Da'wah.
Umm Sulaim bint Milhan Al-Ansariyyah
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Umm Sulaim bint Milhan Al-Ansariyyah
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
"When I entered the Paradise, I heard someone's footsteps - It was explained to me that she was Ghumiysa' bint Milhan."
She came from an illustrious family who sacrificed its all for Islam. Her son was the famous Companion Anas bin Malik and her brother was the eminent Companion Haram bin Milhan.
Her first marriage was unhappy; there were constant quarrels between husband and wife because she became a Muslim. Her husband, Malik bin Nadhar, tried his very best make her recant and give up the new religion to which she had vowed allegiance, but he failed and she remained loyal to her new faith. On the other hand she started persuading her son, Anas as well to convert to Islam, . Her persistence finally paid off, and Anas read the words signifying acceptance of Allah as the One Supreme Being and Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) as His Messenger.
There were frequent violent scenes in the house, but she stood her ground, patiently and calmly. Finally her husband left her and migrated to Syria where he was murdered. The Ansari ladies used to call her Sehlah, Ghumiysa', Rumiysa' Ramlah and Sahlah, but finally she came to be known only as Umm Sulaim.
Umm Rooman
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Umm Rooman
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
"If any person wants to see a beautiful virgin of Paradise, he can see Umm Rooman."
She was the wife of Abu Bakr Siddiq and the mother of 'Ayshah Thus she was the Prophet's mother-in-law. Her son, 'Abdur-Rahman bin Abu Bakr Siddiq was an excellent horseman, and a master strategist in war. She taught him the meaning of valor and courage. Her real name was Zaynab, but she came to be known by her family name. She was a patient and tolerant woman who did not jump to hasty conclusions, but gave matters deep thought. This was evident in the way she handled the incident when people of loose tongues and small minds accused 'Ayshah of adultery.
When her husband explained to her the teachings of Islam, she did not linger with doubts about giving up the religion of her ancestors. She immediately saw the greatness of Islam and accepted it. When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) saw her attributes - physical and spiritual - he likened her to a celestial spirit of Paradise.
