Women have always played an important role in the Muslim community

sunilight · 18-02-2005, 12:31 AM

sometimes its hard to be a woman..........
So in the spirit of true sister hood i have blatantly copied and pasted the following from
http://islam.about.com/library/weekly/aa031101a.htm

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Women have always played an important role in the Muslim community
Despite the stereotypes, Muslim women have always played a vital role in the Muslim community, and not only in traditional roles. Early Muslim women served the community through scholarship, teaching, nursing, and other important activities. Among them:

Asma bint Abu Bakr - a noble woman known for her intelligence and generosity

Aishah bint Abu Bakr - known for her spirit and good memory, she became a teacher to other Muslims and a narrator of hadith

Barakah - the only person who was with the Prophet (peace be upon him) from his birth to his death

Fatimah bint Muhammad - the Prophet's daughter was deeply devoted to him, and spent her time in prayer and worship

Hafsa bint Umar - a women who was not afraid to speak her mind

Khadija bint Khuwailid - the Prophet (peace be upon him) described her: ""She believed in me when no one else did; she accepted Islam when people rejected me; and she helped and comforted me when there was no one else to lend me a helping hand."

Nasibah bint Ka'b - a "woman warrior" - she fought in the battle of Uhud and others

Ramlah bint Abu Sufyan - a courageous woman who embraced Islam despite the protests of her father, a fierce enemy of the Muslim community

Rumaysa bint Milhan - known for her bravery and excellent character

Sawda bint Zama - a widow who was the first Muslim to emigrate to Abbyssinia

Umm Salamah - one of the first believers, she remained steadfast despite persecution

Sister Mohja Kahf wrote a series of articles for Usenet outlining the lives of some of the lesser-known Muslim women in history. From Naseeba bint Ka'b to Azdah bint al-Harith, the lives of these women give important insight into the nature of women's lives in the early centuries of Islam.

Far from being downtrodden, meek slaves to the men in their lives, these women served Allah and their community with bravery and wisdom. Muslim women look to them as role models, may Allah be pleased with them all.

Tahira · 18-02-2005, 02:00 AM

Salaams,
Inspiring stuff - and it makes me wonder why there seem to be no such female role models in our contemporary Ummah? Muslims must not fall into the trap of passively blaming everyone else for our problems. And likewise Muslim women must not simply blame men for our situation today. Sure, men must shoulder a lot of responsibility for the position of women in the Ummah today, but us women must empower ourselves and reclaim our authentic Islamic role at the centre of the Muslim community.
Please read - 'It's not just about dressing up (http://www.mpacuk.org/content/view/4/357/34/)
It's brilliant to see the way that this sister refuses to play on the chess board that has been designed by our enemies, and takes a powerful and authentic approach instead.
Sisters - let's lead the way in the media and political jihad - and let's start by defending Ken Livingston from the latest Zionist attack. Remember, he's the one who invited Muslim women to hold a conference in City Hall in defence of the Hijab in response to bans in France and other European countries. We must stand by him now - please respond to MPAC's alert: http://www.mpacuk.org/content/view/350/ (Zionists Attack Ken - Will Muslims Abandon their Friend?)
ws,
Tahira.

LocalGenius · 18-02-2005, 12:46 PM

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Salaams,
Inspiring stuff - and it makes me wonder why there seem to be no such female role models in our contemporary Ummah?

because of the backward thinking of most of our muslim brothers

Unaiza · 18-02-2005, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LocalGenius

because of the backward thinking of most of our muslim brothers

Thinking...????!!!

Pshaw!!

I wish it was just restricted to the "THINKING" of backward men.

I wish i could

or

them

MeanMachine · 22-02-2005, 10:15 AM

it has nothing to do with men.

women are weak and lazy

Unaiza · 22-02-2005, 10:42 AM

You are beginning to buzzzzzz in my ear..... kiddo

MeanMachine · 23-02-2005, 10:32 AM

buzzzzzzzzz

Unaiza · 23-02-2005, 11:35 AM

...................................

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salam · 24-02-2005, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MeanMachine

it has nothing to do with men.

women are weak and lazy

try to give a birth of a 3 kilo baby and then we'll see who's weak...

LocalGenius · 24-02-2005, 02:53 PM

I agree with salam.. try giving birth.. dont worry salam i think meanmachine has pains and screams when he goes to the toilet after a heavy meal.. NEVER MIND HAVING A BABY

sunni · 24-02-2005, 04:30 PM

i find it so hard, to not to get angry..someone talks about a important issue, n someone has to come up with sumfin immiture...(yes i meant u mean machine!

)

waslams

18-02-2005, 12:31 AM	#1
sunilight Veteran Campaigner Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 6,072 Rep Power: 19	Women have always played an important role in the Muslim community sometimes its hard to be a woman.......... So in the spirit of true sister hood i have blatantly copied and pasted the following from http://islam.about.com/library/weekly/aa031101a.htm ---------------------------------------------------------------- Women have always played an important role in the Muslim community Despite the stereotypes, Muslim women have always played a vital role in the Muslim community, and not only in traditional roles. Early Muslim women served the community through scholarship, teaching, nursing, and other important activities. Among them: Asma bint Abu Bakr - a noble woman known for her intelligence and generosity Aishah bint Abu Bakr - known for her spirit and good memory, she became a teacher to other Muslims and a narrator of hadith Barakah - the only person who was with the Prophet (peace be upon him) from his birth to his death Fatimah bint Muhammad - the Prophet's daughter was deeply devoted to him, and spent her time in prayer and worship Hafsa bint Umar - a women who was not afraid to speak her mind Khadija bint Khuwailid - the Prophet (peace be upon him) described her: ""She believed in me when no one else did; she accepted Islam when people rejected me; and she helped and comforted me when there was no one else to lend me a helping hand." Nasibah bint Ka'b - a "woman warrior" - she fought in the battle of Uhud and others Ramlah bint Abu Sufyan - a courageous woman who embraced Islam despite the protests of her father, a fierce enemy of the Muslim community Rumaysa bint Milhan - known for her bravery and excellent character Sawda bint Zama - a widow who was the first Muslim to emigrate to Abbyssinia Umm Salamah - one of the first believers, she remained steadfast despite persecution Sister Mohja Kahf wrote a series of articles for Usenet outlining the lives of some of the lesser-known Muslim women in history. From Naseeba bint Ka'b to Azdah bint al-Harith, the lives of these women give important insight into the nature of women's lives in the early centuries of Islam. Far from being downtrodden, meek slaves to the men in their lives, these women served Allah and their community with bravery and wisdom. Muslim women look to them as role models, may Allah be pleased with them all. __________________ - - - - Still here .... marching beside you

18-02-2005, 02:00 AM	#2
Tahira Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 66 Rep Power: 10	Where are the women now? Salaams, Inspiring stuff - and it makes me wonder why there seem to be no such female role models in our contemporary Ummah? Muslims must not fall into the trap of passively blaming everyone else for our problems. And likewise Muslim women must not simply blame men for our situation today. Sure, men must shoulder a lot of responsibility for the position of women in the Ummah today, but us women must empower ourselves and reclaim our authentic Islamic role at the centre of the Muslim community. Please read - 'It's not just about dressing up (http://www.mpacuk.org/content/view/4/357/34/) It's brilliant to see the way that this sister refuses to play on the chess board that has been designed by our enemies, and takes a powerful and authentic approach instead. Sisters - let's lead the way in the media and political jihad - and let's start by defending Ken Livingston from the latest Zionist attack. Remember, he's the one who invited Muslim women to hold a conference in City Hall in defence of the Hijab in response to bans in France and other European countries. We must stand by him now - please respond to MPAC's alert: http://www.mpacuk.org/content/view/350/ (Zionists Attack Ken - Will Muslims Abandon their Friend?) ws, Tahira.

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22-02-2005, 10:15 AM	#5
MeanMachine Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 50 Rep Power: 6	it has nothing to do with men. women are weak and lazy

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Unaiza CDA's No.1 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: in isolation Posts: 10,107 Rep Power: 335	You are beginning to buzzzzzz in my ear..... kiddo

23-02-2005, 10:32 AM	#7
MeanMachine Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 50 Rep Power: 6	buzzzzzzzzz

23-02-2005, 11:35 AM	#8
Unaiza CDA's No.1 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: in isolation Posts: 10,107 Rep Power: 335	................................... :

24-02-2005, 02:53 PM	#10
LocalGenius Veteran Campaigner Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,890 Rep Power: 11	I agree with salam.. try giving birth.. dont worry salam i think meanmachine has pains and screams when he goes to the toilet after a heavy meal.. NEVER MIND HAVING A BABY

24-02-2005, 04:30 PM	#11
sunni Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: desert Posts: 4,463 Rep Power: 14	i find it so hard, to not to get angry..someone talks about a important issue, n someone has to come up with sumfin immiture...(yes i meant u mean machine! ) waslams