Dear sisters,

Assalaamu alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakaatuhu

One outstanding character from our Ummuhat Al-Mu’mineen (the Mothers of Believers) was their dedication and relentless work to educate and help the people around them. We have learned how Aishah bint Abu Bakr (ra) was a prominent scholar; educating and guiding the Muslims, particularly the Muslim women. She was very much involved in social reforms and took custody of children many of whom were orphans. We also know of Nasibah bint Ka'b al-Maziniyyah, a woman warrior of Islam who left the sanctity of her home, took part in the battle of Uhud and died as a martyr. She fought and placed the interest of the ummah ahead of her own life.