Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 878
CHAPTER 37 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's Favours to Women 878 God. " 10 Once the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa said, "Generally the women possess such capabilities, that inspite some of their intellectual weakness they surpass men. " On the request from women the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa had arranged one day exclusively for their instruction and training. On this day he used to preach to them and answer their questions. 11 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa involved women in the main social stream. He advised all men, women and girls to participate in the occasions of ‘E i d etc. He said that if a girl has no shawl to cover for herself, she should borrow one from her sister (and join in the festivity). He also instructed those women who were not offering S al a t due to their monthly cycle, should also come to Eid festival to participate in prayer. 12 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa established such respectable status of woman as mother, daughter and sister, which is unique in human history. He told us, "Paradise lies under the feet of the mother. " 13 He gave the glad tidings of paradise to those who used to bury their daughter alive, if they would bring them up kindly. When his daughter F at imah ra used to come, he would stand in her honour. He established the respect and dignity of the wives and made them the queens of the house.