Tesneem Alkiek – Inspirational Muslim Women #05 Nusayba bint Kaab
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The host discusses the life of incredible Muslim women, including Nizayba Radlawaha, who was a warrior and a leader in her community. The host also discusses the importance of the Prophet's actions and their impact on the world. The host concludes by encouraging listeners to use the comments and questions provided to inform their own actions and actions of the Prophet.
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Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu
and welcome back to another episode of Sayeedati,
where we explore the lives of some incredible
Muslim women.
Today I want to talk about one of
my personal favorites and a companion of the
Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam Nusayba bint Kab also
known as Umma Amara
she was from the tribe of Khazraj so
she was a native of Yathrib or the
city that eventually became Medina the city of
the Prophet
after Musaib ibn Haramid came to Yathrib by
the order of the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam
to spread his message Nusayba was among the
initial batch to convert
In fact, her first honorific memory in history
was her participation in Bayatulaka Bethania
with the second pledge of allegiance to the
prophet.
She was one of only 2 women who
are present at this pledge, so it's no
surprise she soon became a rightful leader in
her community.
She returned to Medina and devoted her time
and effort in teaching others about the message
of Islam. Nizaydah's first marriage was to Zayd
bin Alassan who later converted as well and
became an unsari or helper to the Muslims
who migrated from Mecca.
Nusayba gave birth to 2 children from her
first husband Zayd, Habib and Abdullah,
both of whom were martyred during her life
in his book Great Woman of Islam, Landa
Faroo well articulates the story of Nizaydah based
on Imam the Habib's Sir Alam and Nubileh
or Biography of the Noble People
according to these sources Nusayba Radlawaha not only
took part in the second Bayan but she
participated in the Battle of Uhud, Hunayn, Yamama
and the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
oh, and in case you're wondering, no, she
wasn't there as a nurse or in support
of her family members who were on the
She was there herself as nothing less than
a warrior.
It was said that her skills with the
sword were so impressive, anyone who saw her
on the battlefield, the Uhud was left astonished.
In a narration by Arun Khattab, the prophet
sallallahu alaihi wasallam even mentioned that in whatever
direction he turned in the battlefield he could
see her defending and protecting him.
Nusayba herself according to the author described a
crucial moment during the battle of Uhud.
She along with her 2 sons and husband
tried to surround the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam
to protect him from any oncoming attack.
She had a sword in one hand and
a shield in the other. It wasn't long
before she was attacked by an enemy, but
she managed to ward off the blow with
her shield.
She quickly pulled on the brittle of her
horse to flip it around and before the
attacker had a moment to think, she plunged
her sword in the horse.
The horse immediately neighed and fell throwing the
rider off its back
the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam after seeing this
called upon Abdallah, Nusayba's son to help his
mother and they finished off the attacker together
later on in the battle, Nusayba sustained at
least 12 major wounds when the Prophet SAW
witnessed the courage and bravery of Nusayba and
her children he made dua for their success
and prayed that they would be with him
in paradise as well.
He smiled at their strength, and he directly
told Nusayba, You Muhammadu, where can anyone get
courage like you? Kalma's other narrations demonstrate Nusayba's
outstanding personality and illustrate the gruesome wounds she
bore for the sake of protecting the Prophet.
When her son Habib was on the verge
of death in battle
he was asked to testify that al Musayl
al Kaddab the false prophet was indeed a
prophet of God
so Habib pretended that he was deaf and
couldn't hear him
as a result, his attacker decided to cut
off parts of his body until he gradually
died
it's one thing for Nusayba to be out
on the battlefield enduring her own wounds
but it's entirely different to hear about the
pain that your son, your own son was
wrongfully subjected to.
Yet despite the horror any mother would feel
at the thought of this, Nusayba displayed exemplary
patience and received consolation from the Prophet Sallallahu
Alaihi Wasallam.
Besides her strength in the face of physical
trials, Nusayba was very much involved in a
community from a religious and social aspect.
Yes, she was out there in a sea
of men fighting on multiple occasions and was
never questioned for doing so.
She wasn't told by the prophet
to go home and take care of her
kids or that this public and political realm
was only for capable men but quite the
opposite
she was encouraged and praised by him salallahu
alaihi wasalam for her choice to display that
strength and courage
and so because of her direct involvement in
these affairs Nusayba reflected a lot in the
Quran and the way the Quran addressed gender
roles.
And it was Nusayba Radhiallahu Anha who went
up to the Prophet himself Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam
and asked him the question that has answered
the concern of so many people who read
the Quran
Why is the Quran addressed directly to men?
At this moment, the Prophet
didn't respond.
The answer was to come from none other
than Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala by revealing an
entire verse to address Nasayba's question.
In the Surah of Al Ajab or Confederates
a Surah that mind you deals with questions
of war so it's sort of relevant
and Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala says
Allah revealed that, verily, the Muslim men and
Muslim women, the believing men and believing women,
the obedient men and obedient women, until the
very end of the verse, for them Allah
Subhana Wa Ta'la has prepared forgiveness and a
great reward.
The implications of this verse are many, but
among them is the solid fact affirmed by
God that men and women are equal in
the sight of God. But just as important
is the fact that Nusayba someone who had
by every means shattered glass ceilings and defied
stereotypical
expectations had the opportunity to go to the
Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam and blatantly ask this
question and then receive an answer from God
on top of that.
It's unfortunate that we can still find people
today who would laugh at the thought of
a woman participating in these worldly affairs to
this extent and it's more unfortunate that they
haven't realized the significant role and example of
Nusayevah Bintzka.
A fierce woman had no fear amidst pain
and death in battles and a woman who
played a role in definitively clarifying the position
of women in Islam. She forever remains a
sahabiyah female companion I can't get over. I
hope that our youth can recognize the greatness
of Nusayba
and turn to her example as a means
of personal strength
to defy expectations
and play an active role in their communities.
I hope that Nusayba's courage in reflecting on
the Quran and asking a question that would
be labeled today as heretical by some will
provide our youth the courage to build a
relationship with the Quran and to reach out
to people of knowledge to discuss the concerns
they may have
may Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala give us all
the strength and confidence of Nusaybah radiAllahu anha
Hazakumu Al Khaydan Amin for tuning in and
InshaAllah we'll see you next time Assalamu Alaikumu
Alaihi Barakatsuh