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Asma binte Yazeed bin Suken

There are three traditions of the name Asma in history. (1) Asma the daughter of Umes. (2)Asma the daughter of Shukl. (3) Asma the daughter of Yazeed bin Suken. In "Tanqih-ul-Miqal" of Mamqani records that : Asma's father was martyred in the war of Uhed. His body was colored by his blood and he died at the holy Prophet's (peace be upon him) sacred feet.

Virtues

1- Khateeb-u-Nisa

Asma was well known for distinct speech among the women of Medina. Because of her fluency, eloquence and boldness she was given the encomium of "Khateeb-u-Nisa".

Once Asma came to the holy Prophet (peace be upon him) and said: I have brought a massage from the women of Medina and what I will say is according to the general consent. The question is that the merciful God has appointed you for all humanity, which in includes both our condition is such that we are restricted to a life within our husbands houses . We fulfill their sexual desires and after pregnancy we are occupied by child care. Consequently, we are deprived of many virtues. On the other hand men earn a great deal of sawab (spiritual reward) by participating in namaz-e-Jamaat (congregational Prayers, namaz-e-Juma (Friday prayers) and funerals. They assist you in jehad (holy war) while we remain at home to look after their children and belongings. We the women of Medina want to know that, being held back in this manner, how can we earn the sawab ( spiritual reward) of various virtues.

Having heard this speech, the Prophet (peace be upon him) turned to the people present in the mosque and asked: Had such a wonder full speech

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The one with the stones

Um-e-Aslam was a companion of the holy prophet (peace be upon him), Imam Ali (A-S), Ayema Hussnain (A-S) and Imam Sajjad (A-S). She was a researcher , narrator and a scholar who had studied all the divine books. She was given the title of "the one with the stones". History records names of 3 women who have been given this title.

1. Um-e-Aslam
2. Um-e-Ghanam
3. Habae Walibiya

In Kafi sheikh Kuleni writes that to see the prophet of the God (peace be upon him) Um-e-Aslam went to his wife Um-e-Salma's house. He was not at home so she waited for hem to return. When the prophet came she asked him: O, prophet of the God (peace be upon him) may my parents be your ransom. When I studied the divine books , I realized that every prophet has successors who introduce him to the people. Who is your successor (wasi).

The prophet of Islam (peace be upon him) picked up a few stones and turned them soft like sand in his fist. With his finger ring , he pressed the seal of prophet hood on it and then said: My successor is the one who is capable of doing this now and after me.

Um-e-Aslam says that to find this sign, I went first to Imam Ali's (A-S) house and then to her slave Mohajer bin Abi Muslim and her nephew, Mehmoood bin Mohammed.

Traditions by Asma

From many traditions of the holy prophet (peace be upon him) narrated by Asma, two are given here as an example:

1. The prophet of God (peace be upon him) Said : Every lie is listed in the record of deeds except the one that is told to reconcile two muslims.

2. Asma says: A woman asked the holy prophet (peace be upon him) : To torment my husband's other wife, in her presence , I talk about favor which in fact he does not confer, Would I have to answer for such baseless and arrogant statements?

The prophet answered whoever puts up a farce and shows off is like one dressed in deception and this conduct is not appropriate at all.

Companion of the prophet (peace be upon him)

Asma is considered one of the credible companions of the prophet (peace be upon him) and acquired an great deal from his holy presence. On behalf of the women of Medina, Asma often asked the holy prophet (peace be upon him) questions concerning religious issues, She held a distinct place before the prophet of God (peace be upon him)

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Um-e-Ghanum was a bed bedouin from Yemen. She witnessed the eras of four Imams and after her death her descendants came to the Imams (A-S).

Mahba bin Sult Naqiba bin Saman bin Ah bin um-e-Ghanum was one of her descendants who came to Imam Askari (A-S).

Um-e-Ghanum came to Medina with her son and asked the residents of the city. Is there a man by the name Ali (A-S) among the Bani Hashim. She was given an address of Ali bin Abdullah bin Abbas. She visited this man and said to him: These are the stones on which the Prophet of God (Peace be upon him)< Imam Ali Murtaza (A-S), Imam Hassan (A-S), and Imam Hussain (A-S) have impressed their seals. I was informed by the holy Prophet an

Imam named Ali (A-S) would impress his seal on it. I have come to your highness in connection with this affair.

Ali bin Abdullah bin Abbas retorted: O, enemy of God! you have slandered the Prophet (Peace be upon him) , and Ali(A-S), and Hussain(A-S).

Um-e-Ghanum recalls: Afterwards, he began swearing at me and having insulted and tortured me , snatched the stones from me. I returned in absolute depression. At night I saw Imam Hussain (A-S) in my dream who said: Take these stones and go to my son Ali(A-S) because he is your Imam. I found the stones in my hand when I woke up. With the stones I went to Imam Zain-ul-Abideen (A-S) right away who do not let any one know about this affair.

Abu Hashim Jafri records: One day while I was sitting in the holy presence of Imam Hassan Askari (A-S) a tall and handsome man came and sought permission to enter. He said salam to Imam (A-S).

Imam answered his salam and asked him to be seated. That man came and sat near me I thought I wish I knew that man. Imam Askari (A-S) turned to me and said: He is a descendant of Sahiba-tul-Hisat (one with the stones) an Arab woman (um-e-Ghanum) on whose stones my ancestors have impressed their seals. Later, Imam (A-S) said to him: Bring the stones. That man took out a few stones and presented them to Imam(A-S)Imam (A-S) softened them in his palm and impressed his seal on it. I saw "Hassan bin Ali" written on it.

This tradition proues that the Prophet of God (Peace be upon him) and all the Imams (A-S) have impressed their seals on um-e-Ghanum stones.

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Name: Ramisa

Father: Malhan

Husband: Ebada bin Samet

Describing the eminence of her personality, Sheikh toosi refers to her as a companion of the prophet of Islam(Peace be upon him) and a narrator of tradition. To define her greatness, it is enough to mention that whenever the prophet (peace be upon him) departed from Medina he went towards her house, rested a while there and had something to eat.

Her husband Ebada bin Samet was also one of the prominent companions o f the holy prophet (peace be upon him). Ebada compiled the holy Qur'an during the era of the prophet (peace be upon him) and taught the holy Qur'an to the people of Safa. During the period of Umar bin Khatab , he was appointed a teacher of ahkam (commandments) in Palestine and Hums.

Um-e-Haram narrates that one day , the prophet (peace be upon him) was asleep in our house. He was very pleased when he woke up. I asked the reason and he answered: In a dream , I saw a group of my companions, in a state of reverence and grandeur, riding a boat in the sea.

Ume-e-Haram requested the holy prophet (peace be upon him) O' prophet of God , pray for me that I may also be included in that group .He (peace be upon him) replied : Um-e-Haram you are included in that group.

Several years after this incident , in the year 27 hijra, the was of Qibris took place during the caliphate of Usman, To participate in the war , Abr Zar, Abu Durda, Ebada bin Samet and um-e-Haraam started off in a boat. Um-e-Haram was climbing out of the boat when it suddenly drifted away and she died by falling down. Thus, she attained the honor of shahadat (Martyrdom).

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Among the women during the initial years of Islam, due to her abundant worshipping, the wife of Hameed Saedi was given the encomium of Abida (worshipper). This pious woman came to the prophet of God (peace be upon hem) and stated : I want to join your namaz-e-jamaat (congregational prayers).

The prophet peace be upon him) answered: I know that you are really keen on saying your nimaz (Islamic wajib prayers) behind me in a mosque. However, understand the fact that it is better for you to pray at home than to pray in a mosque and praying in your own room is better than praying elsewhere in the house,

consequently, Um-e-Hameed got a small and dark room built in a corner of her room. For the rest of her life she offered her prayers in that room.

Our traditions record that the sawab (spiritual reward) of a namaz offered at home by a woman is twenty five times more than the one offered in a jamaat.

However, fuqaha (Islamic jurisprudence) explain that this tradition is not reliable and and what it really means is that it is better for a woman to offer her mamaz at home instead of going out to a mosque if she cannot guard herself against a namahram (not a close relative with whom marriage is islamically possible).

Shaheed-e-dowam writes in his "Al-Daroos" that just lide the men for women also it is mustahabb(recommendatory) to pray in a mosque but it is better for them to stay at home. Contemporary fuqaha (Islamic jurisprudence) believe that it is better for a woman to go to the mosque if she can remain completely protected from the namahram.

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Name: Khaira

Father: Abi Hdrida Aslami

Husband: Amir bin Haris Kazaraji Ansari ( Abu Kurda) who was a companion of the prophet (Peace be upon him)

Um-e-Durda was a companion of the holy prophet( Peace be upon him) and a narrator of tradition. She has reported several traditions of the prophet (peace be upon hem) from her husband. Other followers like Memun bin Mehran, Safwan bin Abdullah and Zaid bin Aslam have narrated traditions from Um-e-Durda.

His torians praise her sagacity and tremendous insight It was due to this capacity that she was able to acquire knowledge from the prophet of God (Peace be upon him)

Traditions by the Um-e-Durda

1.Memoon bin Mehran relates: One day I asked Um-e-Duda: Do you remember a tradition of the prophet (peace be upon him) ? She answered : One day I went to see the prophet of Islam (Peace be upon him) and he said

(When the deeds would be rated) no deed would weigh greater than good ethics.

2. When a person prays for his brother in his absence , his prayer is granted and the angels say : May you also receive what you have asked for your brother.

Complaint against her husband

Um-e-Durda was an intelligent woman herself but her husband , Abu Durda , went to the excessive extreme in worship and asceticism, He was criticized for this by everyone and Um-e-Durda , his wife, was also unhappy because he did not pay any attention to her rights and his obligation towards her.

The prophet of the God (peace be upon him) had tied a knot of brotherhood between his companions Salman Farsi and Abu Durda were made brothers therefore to fulfill his duty as a brother whenever he had time Salman Farsi went to visit Abu Durda in his house.

One day, Salman came to Abu Durda's house when he was absent he noticed that Um-e-Durda was troubled and appeared unwell. When asked her the reason, she replied: your brother doesn't pay any attention to me. During the day he fasts any spends the whole night in worship.

A little later Abu Durda returned home. He welcomed Salman asked for food. when the food was served he moved away from it. Salman invited him to eat but he refused because he was keeping a recommendatory fast. Salman also abstained from eating. At night, when Abu Durda became to worship, Salman explained to him: you must rest and meet your other obligations. Protect your body, take care of your family and answer their needs because God has made all these tasks obligatory for you. Do not fast throughout the year but rather on important days. Graint yourself a little freedom. Offer your prayers but you must also sleep and rest.Most important of all mind the rights of other people.

A sensible Muslim is the one who doesn't follow a monotony and refrains from indulging to extremes. A limit must be considered when act is performed and the right of other people should not be violated.

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Um-e-Rala was nomadic woman who was a eloquent poet ,a narrator of tradition and a beautician. She came to Medina and ask to holy prophet (peace be upon him ) some question about her work .Ibne Abbas recalls this woman who was eloquent speaker come to the prophet (peace be upon him ) and after a respectful salam (greetings) and durud (praise) asked ; O prophet of God ( peace be upon him ) we are house wives who help the husbands , bring up the children perform the domestic chores .We are deprived from participating in the Jehad (holy war) with you kindly guides us to the deeds which would strengthen our faith and bring us closer to God the prophet of Islam (peace be upon him ) replied:

1.Worship God and always remember him.

2.Don't look at namahrem (not a close relative , with marriage is islamically possible).

3. Don't converse with a namahram seductive tone.

Afterward she ask questions About her profession O prophet of God I am professional beautician is this profession appropriate for a Muslim woman the prophet ( peace be upon him ) answered : Yes it is alright you may continue your job but beautify the woman only for their husbands.

On her next visit Um-e-Rala witnessed the city voided of the holy presence of the prophet of God (peace be upon him ) .She observe that the people of Medina had transgressed the saying of the prophet (peace be upon him )concerning the issue of the caliphate.

This pious woman was unable to bear the shock and mourned in a manner which made all the ansar (friend and helper of the prophet in Medina )cry with she went to IMAM HASSAN (A.S) and IMAM HUSSAIN(A.S) and expressed her loyalty and love for them .Addressing Hazrat Fatima (S.A)she reviled one elegy :

O Fatima's house there was a time when you were inhabited but, today you are drowned by sparks of misery your memory still dwells in my heart and keeps it alive.

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