04-05-2004, 12:32 PM
Reported by Baiyhaqy that Asma-a Bint Yazeed Al Ansaryah came to the Messenger (Sallah Allah a`alyhee wa sallam while he is among his companions, and she said: O you are more loved to me than my father and mother I am the delegate of women to you and be informed myself is a sacrifice to you, that not a women whether living in the western or eastern part who became aware of my coming out except that she agrees with my opinion. Allah Sent u with the truth for both men and women, we believed in you and your Lord who Sent you. We women are restricted and limited, confined in your houses, means for your to satisfy your lust, bearing your children. While you men are advantaged over us with Juma`a and congregation prayer, visiting the ill, attending funeral, and better than that Jihad in the name of Allah. The man if he goes out for Haj, Umra or Ribat (remaining to protect the Muslims country borders), we stay behind looking after your money, weaving your clothes, investing your money, thus we do not share your reward o Messenger of Allah? The Messenger of Allah turned his face fully towards his this one? They said no O Messenger of Allah, we never thought a woman may conclude to something like this? The Prophet sallah Allah a`alyhee wa sallam turned back and told her: Go back woman and tell those behind you of other women that a woman's excellent attitude with her husband, seeking his satisfaction, and obeying him equals all this. The woman went back saying Allah u Akbar out of happiness