Wisdom of The Holy Prophet — Page 9
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 9 WOMEN Good women are humble, guarding in secret that which Allah has guarded (4. 35). * * * The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said: I. A woman needs to be sheltered. When she issues forth unguarded, Satan pounces upon her. 2. Allah will be merciful to women who are modestly clad. 3. Beware of being alone with strange women. A man alone with a woman outside the prohibited degrees may be tempted. 4. No woman should travel for three consecutive days except in the company of a near relation. 5. If a woman perfumes herself to go round and attract men th�reby, it is as if she was guilty of adultery. 6. Seek help in respect of your women through keep ing their ward. robes limited; excess of clothes and ornaments tempts a woman to flaunt herself abroad. 7. When you meet two women coming from the opposite direction, do not pass between them; pass on their right or left. 8. The Holy Prophet forbade a man walking between two V'omen. 9. . The middle of the road is not the proper place for women tp walk along. 10. I do not shake hands with women. 11. He who condoles with a woman bereaved of her son will be bestowed a cloak to wear in heaven. 12. The greatest trial for men after I am gone will be women. 13. Addressing women the Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said : Stick to your homes, in your case it will count as striving in the cause of Allah. 14. Umme Saleem was one of the Prophet's party on a journey, and his servant Anjasha was driving the camels.