Beautiful Muslim Women in History: Exemplars of Faith and Wisdom
Celebrate the legacy of remarkable Muslim women throughout history, embodying beauty through their faith, wisdom, and contributions to society. From scholars like Princess Nana Asma'u to healers like Al-Shifa bint Abdullah, these women exemplify inner beauty and character that transcends physical appearances.
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Beautiful Muslim Women in History
What is a beautiful Muslim woman? Hijab? Modesty? Physical appearances?
What does our religion teach us about beauty? Inward beauty Good character
History of righteous women Just physical appearance?
A West African Beauty: Princess Nana Asma u daughter of Uthman don Fodio born in 1793 in modern-day Nigeria named after a hero in Islamic heritage Asma, the daughter of Abu Bakr memorized the Qur an extensively learned the Islamic sciences and four languages as well
A West African Beauty: Princess Nana Asma u Mother pregnant with her third child, Asma u completed the translation of the Qur an in her native tongue and also translated her father s work into the various dialects of the community. Asma u saw a dire need for the teachings of Islam to reach the women in her community Jajis
A Beautiful Healer: Al-Shifa bint Abdullah was one of the early Muslims at the time of the Prophet given name was Layla and she embraced Islam in Makkah Al-Shifa (which means a healer by God s permission) was the nickname given to her because of her extensive knowledge of ruqya Did not practice until getting permission from Prophet Muhammed
A Beautiful Healer: Al-Shifa bint Abdullah Literacy learned to read and write early on in her life, she used this skill to help the Muslim community. She taught many of the Muslim women to read and write, including some of the wives of the Prophet Hadith
A Beautiful Worshipper: Mu adha al- Adawiyah Mu adha, from Basra (Iraq), was from the generation of Muslims who were born during the era of the Companions. studied with the major companions including Aisha radi Allahu `anha (may God send peace and blessings on her), ibn Abbas (ra), and Ali (ra). Al-Tabi`in (those who followed)
A Beautiful Worshipper: Mu adha al- Adawiyah Silah Ibn Ashim (husband) Two things always mentioned about her Worship Marriage I do not wish to live a longer life in this world for the sake of pleasures or comfort; rather I wish to live longer to come closer to my Lord so that He may unite me with my husband and children in Paradise.
A Beautiful Worshipper: Mu adha al- Adawiyah known for her worship, especially the night vigils (qiyam al-layl) I am amazed at how I can sleep now while I know there will be a lengthy rest in darkness of the grave. My dear daughter, be of those who worship Allah with hope and fear. Hope will fill us with serenity on the Day we meet our Lord, and fear will keep us safe on the Day mankind stands before their Lord.
A Beautiful Worshipper: Mu adha al- Adawiyah On her deathbed Visit from student, who saw her cry and then laugh
A Modern-Day Beauty: Bint al- Shati from a more recent generation, close to our time Aisha bint AbdulRahman, known by her pen name Bint al-Shati , died in 1998 at the age of 85. She was born in Damietta, Egypt, in 1913 memorized the Qur an at age five Education
A Modern-Day Beauty: Bint al- Shati Positive Muslim role models Women s rights chose the pen name Bint al-Shati , meaning daughter of the riverbank to pay homage to her childhood near the Nile delta Social reform Famous for writing about the wives of the Prophet, which was geared for her generation
Mutual love Husband She won many awards during her life, including the prestigious King Faisal s Award for Literature and Islamic Studies from Saudi Arabia in 1994 over 40 books and hundreds of articles when she died in 1998
Ottoman Women Vakif Foundations Hospitals Nurseries Charity foundations Landowners Controlled property
Discussion Time What makes a woman beautiful? Physical appearances or inner qualities?
