The 'Sahabiyat' ( Women Companions) were the noble women who were the contemporaries of the Prophet Saw. They were the pure, virtuous crusaders of Islam, and were honored during the very lifetime of the Prophet saw, with the prediction that they would live forever in Paradise in the Hereafter.

Their Achievements and influence are found in every sphere of that momentous period in the history of the world, when the whole of humanity would be transfigured forever. They were as active in religion as in politics, as in the peaceful and persuasive propagation of teachings of Islam. They were to be found in the political arena, in the field of education, in the courts of Islamic Jurisprudence, in the interpretation of Shariah, in trade and commerce, in agriculture, in medicine and in nursing. Inshort, there was no sphere that did not benefit from their intellect, their wisdom and their gentle yet firm strength of character.
Religious Achievements
Among the many services that one can render to Islam, is to fight in the battlefields. Few, if any examples of such zeal, determination, perseverance and courage can be found in history. At the critical stage in Battle of Uhud woman Companion "Umm i Ammarah" shielded Prophet saw, with her body. In the battle of Ahzab , "Safiyah" displayed brilliant military strategy in handling the Jewish attack, and slew one of Jew. In the battle of Hunain "Umm Salim" set out to attack the enemy with her sword.
The Sahabiyat, usually accompanied the Propher saw, on His military expeditions and took part in battles both on land and sea.
Political Achievements
The 'Sahabiyat ' women Companions, played a prominent role in politics as well. Caliph Umar ra, so valued Shifa bint Abdullah, for her Political intelligence and insight that He very often consulted with her. Vast Political rights are granted to women in Islam.

Education, Knowledge and Fine Arts

There are various subjects, and understanding of which are essential for a thorough knowledge of Islam and it's tenets.
Quranic interpretation and commentary, Shariah, Fiqh, Study of Hadith all are important aspects of Islamic studies. Many of women Companions were experts in these fields. "Aashia" ra memorized the Quran as did Hafsah, Ummi Salmah, Umm Waraqah, Hind bint Asad etc.. In Islamic Jurisprudence or Fiqh "Aashiah" ra, verdicts could fill several volumes. The same could be said of "Umm Samah" ra, recorded verdicts.
Besides, being masters of Islamic law and of the finer points of Fiqh, the women Companions had skill and ability in other branches of knowledge. "Asma bint Yazid bin Sakan ra" was an expert in making speech, "Asma bint Umais ra", was famous for her interpretation of dreams.Several Companions were noted for their skill in medicine and surgery. "Aslamiah Umm Matta'a, Umm Kabshah, Hamma bint Jahash, Mu'aathah, Ammaimah , Umm Zaid" etc, were some of them were known for their skills.
Industry, Trade and Commerce..
The Women Companions also played the practical or survival skills as we know them today. Agriculture, business, Trade and Commerce, writing, editing, cottage industries like weaving, manufacture and designing of clothes, all these are mentioned in the "Musanad" of Imam Ahmad. Some of Sahabiyat also ran businesses. "Khadijah ra, was very successful businesswoman and used to send trading caravans to different countries.
"Khawlah, Maleekah, Thaqafiyah and Binti Fakhariyah ra," uses to trade in the original oil- based perfumes known as "Itar". "Saudah" operated a leather tanning industry. The daughters of the Ansars would compose verses and poems for festival occasions and singing. "Fari'ah bint Ma'auth, recited their poems in the presence of Prophet saw, who had appreciated their literary skills.
" Umm Salmah" used to recite the Quran with Tajweed , which was a difficult skill and much appreciated.
" Thus there was no sphere of activity, social or cultural- that was not influenced and assisted by the presence of these great ladies, May Allah have mercy on their souls!!
Allah will be pleased with them and they with Him"....

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