Pious Women Archive

Mary, the mother of Jesus (Maryam), was raised by Prophet Zechariah (Zakariyya) عَلَيْهِ السَّلاَم. He provided her with religious education. Maryam was a pious woman who did not commit sins and devoted herself to worship day and night. Due to her devotion, she attained a high degree of sanctity and was regarded as the best woman of mankind.

Our Lady ^A'ishah was a woman companion of great merit. She was the daughter of the companion Abu Bakr and the wife of the Prophet ﷺ. She was admired for her extensive knowledge and was considered one of the greatest saints. Allah honoured her with the vision of the angel Jibril.

The hairdresser of Pharaoh's daughter chose Islam as her religion, which she knew to be the true religion. As a result, she faced severe tests and suffered from Pharaoh's injustice. Despite the threats, this woman remained steadfast in her faith and did not abandon her religion. She is an inspiration to all of us.

Lady Nafisah was a highly respected descendant of the Messenger of God. She was renowned for her unwavering devotion to God and her exceptional acts of worship. Her holiness and karamat were acknowledged by everyone who knew her.     A virtuous woman Allah ta^ala says: ﴿أَلا إِنَّ أَوْلِيَاءَ اللَّهِ لاَ خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلاَ هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ الَّذِينَ آمَنُواْ وَكَانُواْ يَتَّقُونَ﴾ This means, "Surely the saints have no cause for fear or sorrow, those who have believed and shown piety" [ Suratu Yunus / 62-63]. The saint is a believer who is upright in obedience to Al…

Her Esteemed Lineage Fatimah, the illustrious progeny of the Messenger of Allah, and Khadijah bintu Khuwaylid , stands as the epitome of womanhood in her era. Hailing from the esteemed Quraysh tribe and the noble Hashemite lineage, she assumed the honoured mantle of being the mother of Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn. Fatimah transmitted Hadiths from her father, and among those who relayed these narrations were her esteemed son Al-Husayn, along with notable figures such as ^A'ishah, Ummu Salamah, Anas ibnu Malik , and others. Her teachings find their place within the six most reputable compilati…