WOMEN IN ISLAM (Series) 1

It was HER not HIM!

By Lubna Nisa

It was a woman (Khaulah bint Tha’labah), who’s statements and disputes were heard by Allah for the first time from Seventh Heaven. Surah Mujadilah, Ayat 1.

It was a woman (Hazarat Sumayyah bint Khabbat), who has the honor of being the first member of Prophet Mohammad's (PBUH) Ummah to receive Shahadah.

It was a woman (Hazarat Marium RA), who has the honor of being the first person entered in Baitul Muqaddas in spite of all danger and opposition.

It was a woman (Hazrat Khadijah RA), who has the honor of being the first person converted to Islam due to Prophet Mohammad PBUH.

It was a woman (Hazrat Khadijah RA), who has the honor of being the first person for donating her wealth in the name of Allah swt and Islam.

It was a woman (Hazarat Zainab RA), who stand up against the cruelty of Yazid after the biggest martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandsons and their companions.

It was a woman (Hazrat Hajrah RA), who has the honor of being the first person to reside in Mecca and Kabah.

It was a woman (Hazrat Hajrah RA), who has the honor of being the first person to drink Zam Zam among all.

It was a woman (Hazrat Aasiyah RA), who stand up against the unjust acts of oppressions by Pharos.