The Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) and his close companion, Hazrat Abu Bakr ( R.A) migrated from Makkah to Madinah in the year of 622 A.D.When the chiefs of various tribes of Makkah came to know about the emigration of Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) and his close companion,Hazrat Abu Bakr( R.A),They got furious and determined more than ever to find them.They Offered huge rewards and bounty for their capture,dead or alive.
The preparation of this journey was made at the house of Hazrat Abu Bakr ( R.A).Hazrat Asma (R.A) rendered useful services in this regard.She made necessary arrangements and prepared food for this journey and tied it on the camel back with her own belt when nothing else could be found.For this service she was given a title of Zatun-Nataqin by the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H).
During this perilous journey,it was very difficult for anyone to supply food the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H).It was such a delicate situation in which a slightest irresponsibility could have endangered the life of Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) .This grand task was under taken by Hazrat Asma (R.A) The Daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A),Every night,She quietly venture towards the shadowy mountains in which lay the Cave of Thawr , to take food for the Prophet (P.B.U.H) of Allah and her father,Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A).Every minute detail and care was taken by this courageous woman.How difficult it must have been for her to traverse the rocky path at night,with the constant fear of being chased !
On the night of migration of the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) Abu Jehl ,chief of disbelievers of Makkah at that time,in a fit of fury headed for Hazrat Abu Bakr's (R.A) home and began knocking at the door violently .Abu Jehl Demanded,"Where is your father?" She politely replied ,"How would I know ?".This response shows the wisdom and courage of Hazrat Asma (R.A) . She did not make false statement that give them a clue, nor did she have to lie. But she simply posed a counter question that infuriated Abu Jehl and he slapped Hazrat Asma's (R.A) so hard that her ear ring fell off.But she stood her ground even in the face of such wrath of Abu Jehl and never revealed the secret.
Her grandfather Hazrat Abu Quhafaa (R.A) was a disbeliever at that time.He was very old and had become blind .He said to her,Asma ,"I think Abu Bakr has taken all the wealth leaving you and children empty-handed and helpless"At this time ,she instantly ran towards a corner of the home,gathered some pebbles and put them at the place ,where her father used to keep his money and jewels , and covered it with piece of cloth.And said ,"Come grandfather , see ! he has left all this for us." He touched the cloth and thought that it was full of gold and jewels.His concern was alleviated and felt revealed to know that Abu Bakr had left all the wealth at home .
Hazrat Asma (R.A) was among st the early few who accepted Islam. She was the daughter of Abu Bakr-al-Siddique (R.A) ,step sister of Hazrat Ayesha Siddiqua (R.A) , wife of Hazrat Zubair bin -al-Awwam (R.A) and the mother of Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair (R.A) . She died at the ripe age of about a hundred years . Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair (R.A) used to say that he has not seen anybody more generous and open hearted than his aunt ,Hazrat Ayesha Siddiqua (R.A), and his mother Hazrat Asma (R.A).
Hazrat Asma (R.A) was a generous to such an extent that when she inherited a garden after the death of Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) , she sold it and gave away all the money among poor and needy and felt more pleasure than those who received the gifts. Nobody ever returned empty handed from her doorstep.
She lived a life of hardships and sufferings but she always remained unswerving.With a resolute faith in Allah , she faced every calamity of life with patience and valour . Her life would be a beacon of light for all of us .........
Theme:
The theme of this post is to know and appreciate how Muslim women stood with integrity and valour for the cause of Islam . Not only they did help the cause but they were also the role of model for the entire Muslim Ummah . Most of they were perfect examples of modesty, truthfulness,honesty,piety,bravery and even generosity ..........
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