Bismillah-hir-Rahman-nir-Raheem
Assalamu-`alaykum wa rahamatullahi wa barakatuhu
Abu Dawood Book 14, Hadith # 2482
Narrated Thabit ibn Qays
(Radhiallaahu Ánhu): A woman called Umm Khallad came to the Prophet
(Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) while she was veiled. She was searching for her
son who had been killed (in the battle) Some of the Companions of the Prophet
(Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said to her: You have come here asking for your
son while veiling your face? She said: If I am afflicted with the loss of my
son, I shall not suffer the loss of my modesty. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said: You will get the
reward of two martyrs for your son. She asked: Why is that so, oh Prophet of
Allah? He replied: Because the people of the Book have killed him.
*Note:companions
asked as to why she is wearing niqab because atleast recognising her would help
them to look for her son,for its easy to seach after seeing the relative that
asking for the name only.
Allah
knows best.