Women in Muslim History

In 1870, Nawab Sikandar Begum of Bhopal became the first South-Asian Muslim woman to publish an account of her pilgrimage to Makkah. She travelled with a retinue of a thousand, visited Jeddah and Makkah, performed the requisite rituals and observances, then returned to India and wrote her witty and acerbic impressions of her visit. This is the English translation by the wife of a British colonial officer of her unpublished Urdu manuscript. Introduction, Afterword, and detailed footnotes by Siobhan Lamber-Hurley.

Brief descriptions of about 200 women scholars of Islam. Some are mentioned by name only. Others have a couple of paragraphs outlining their life. It will be an inspiration for Muslim women today to seek sacred knowledge.

Traces the life of Umm al;-Mumineen Aisha Siddiqa, ra, from her life to death and highlights  the guidance it provides to Muslim women at every stage of their life. 

Collection Of Forty Hadiths on the Memorable Qualities of the Mothers of the Believers - by Abd ar-Rahman Ibn 'Asakir.(9781906949051)

Collection Of Forty Hadiths on the Memorable Qualities of the Mothers of the Believers - by Abd ar-Rahman Ibn 'Asakir.(9781906949051)

An account of the women who took major part in learning and disseminating Islamic knowledge.

This book is in two parts. The first part details the biographies of the wives, daughters and other women Companions of the Prophet, Sall-Allahu Alayhi wa sallam. Overall forty-five biographies are covered. The second part highlights the distinguishing attributes and the sublime moral example presented by these Sahabiyat. This is the lasting guiding value from those sacred lives that will light the way for Muslim women forver. Authored by Maulana Saeed Ansari Nadvi, Maulana Abdul-Salam Nadvi, and Allama Syed Suleman Nadvi.

The true and inspiring story of Fatimah's life . A story of simple living, of love and devotion, of faith and courage, of hardship and joy. Suitable for children aged eight and over.

A wonderful collection of inspiring stories. All aspects of woman’s personality that reflect her intelligence, courage, piety, abstinence and chivalry are mentioned in this book. Their study inculcates a new spirit and motivation for betterment among all women and girls. It would also help men fully understand how women also possess qualities like bravery, intelligence and patience.

Biographies of one hundred Sahabiyat. Translation from Arabic book by Mahmood Ta'ma Halbi.

Translation of Allama Syed Sulaiman Nadwi's "Seerat-e-Aisha". A thoroughly researched biography of the life that is the perfect model for the Muslim woman in all stages of her life.

The First Muslim and the Wife of the Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam.

Exploring the birth period of Islam, this biography focuses on one of the most prominent and respected Muslim women in history, Khadija, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam. Addressing both her devotion and her leadership roles in Makkah, this book shines light on a figure who is an inspiration to women, both Muslim and non-Muslim alike.

Expanding on her work, Islam: The Empowering of Women, this dictionary is a comprehensive reference source of Muslim women throughout Islamic history from the first century AH to roughly the middle of the thirteenth century AH. A perusal of the entries shows that Muslim women have been successful as, for example, scholars and businesswomen as well as fulfilling their roles as wives and mothers for the past fourteen centuries. This is a most timely work in this age of limiting perspectives.

A collection of biographies of 49 Sahabiyat.

A collection of biographies of 49 Sahabiyat.

An account of the women who took major part in learning and disseminating Hadith. Translated from Arabic. 

Short biographies of 45 sahabiyat along with the book Uswa Sahabiyat.

Short biographies of 45 sahabiyat along with the book Uswa Sahabiyat.

A thoroughly researched biography of the life that is the perfect model for the Muslim woman in all stages of her life. Also includes the research paper on the age of Umm-ul-Mumineen Aishah, Radi-Allahu anha.

A thoroughly researched biography of the life that is the perfect model for the Muslim woman in all stages of her life. Also includes the research paper on the age of Umm-ul-Mumineen Aishah, Radi-Allahu anha.

Brief biographies of the mothers of the believers.

Biographies of the four daughters of Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam. This inspiring book shows their love for their father, their simple lives, the hardships they faced from the enemies of Islam, and how they encountered them.

This is an abridged translation of volume eight of Ibn Sa’d’s Kitab at-Tabaqat al-Kabir. This deals exclusively with the women who met the Prophet (Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam) or transmitted from him. Translated by Aisha Bewley.

LIfe accounts of the motjhers of the believers for the young readers.

A biography of Muhtarma Kharun-Nisaa, the mother of Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi.