Flowers for the Women Wearing Veils - Volume I — Page 390
! ! 390 strength of faith that the world is found severely lacking in the face of her example. During this battle, a rumor was spread that the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa had been martyred. I n anguish, women be gan running toward the battlefield. One woman came forw ard and questioned a soldier about [the well - being of] the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. The soldier replied , “O woman, your husband has been martyred. ” T he woman asked, “I only wish to know about the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. Tell me how he is. ” The soldier replied, “Your father has been killed as well. ” Still, the woman did not show any concern and once again inquired , “Give me news of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. ” T he soldier, not understanding the true nature of her angui sh, replied, “Your brother has also been killed. ” T he woman then very forcefully and with anger demanded , “I am asking about the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. N ot my husband, nor my father, nor my brother. ” The soldier then replied, “ The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa is well. ” Upon hearing t he news , a tremor of joy and contentment ran through the woman , who instinctively said , “ Al - H amd u L illah , Allah ’s messenger is not hurt. If others have me t their deaths, it matters not. ” Take a moment to consider why that woman’s father, husband, and brother went into battle without hesitation. It wa s because her husband kn ew that if he were to die in battle, his wife would no t g rieve. Her brother knew that his sister would be as good as dead if the battle was lost. Why then, do your children know fear? They learn it by seeing other women cry when men leave , and this turn s your children into coward s. Thus, you can serve Islam in the greatest manner if you can turn your sons into another Abu Bakr ra or ‘ Umar ra. Then surely that lofty status which your son will achieve, will be yours as well. And now, I would specifically like to draw your attention to T a hrik - e - Jadid. The most important aspect of this for women is to live a simple life. Practice simplicity in your dress, jewelry, and food. At this time , the condition of India is very poor, with the majority of the country’s wealth going to Europe. The condition of the Muslims is also quite dissolute. An Indian has no standing even before the lowliest British person. A British janitor , who comes to India, will earn more respect in India than an Indian , who will be completely disregarded. It i s because the British are the masters , while we are their servants. For