Known as a woman of wealth, knowledge, and devotion, Umm Waraqah approached the Prophet ﷺ before the Battle of Badr with the wish to attain martyrdom. The Prophet ﷺ prophesied that she would indeed achieve it, though not on the battlefield.

She dedicated her life to the Qur’an, worship, and night prayers until she was eventually remembered as Ash-Shahida (the Martyr).

In the tense moments of the Prophet’s ﷺ migration to Madinah, Asma’ demonstrated extraordinary courage. She carried provisions to the Cave of Thur, tearing her waistband in two to tie the supplies.

This act of bravery earned her the title Zat al-Nitaqayn (the Woman of Two Belts). Beyond her courage, she was also known for her eloquence and narration of hadith.

Once a servant, Barakah al-Habashiyyah, or Umm Ayman, was embraced by the Prophet ﷺ as family. After the passing of his parents, he regarded her as a mother figure, saying:

“She is my mother after my own mother.”

Her faith and sacrifice earned her a lasting place among the honoured women of Islam.

Their lives teach us:

• Courage is found not only in war but in knowledge and worship.
• Sacrifice can take many forms — from provisions for a journey to lifelong service.
• Faith and sincerity are the true measures of honour, beyond status or lineage.

Through this program, participants were reminded that the role of women in Islam is far from passive. They have always been pioneers, teachers, and protectors of the faith.

With these lessons, IDT hopes that Muslims today, both men and women, will draw renewed strength from the legacy of these heroines. Their stories are a source of inspiration for us to live with deeper faith, greater resilience, and sincere devotion to Allah. May future generations continue to carry this light forward, walking the path of knowledge, courage, and sacrifice.