An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
12. Islamic Character
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“Each one of us, whether known to you or not
wishes to ask you this selfsame question. Both men
and women have the same God, and you are God’s
Prophet to both men and women. For men, God has
ordained the holy struggle, and if they are
successful in it, they will have their reward; if they
are slain, they will be raised up in God’s presence,
where they will be abundantly provided for. But
what has been ordained for us women?” The
Prophet replied: “For you, obedience to your
husbands and acknowledgement of their rights are
equal to the holy struggle. But those of you who do
this are few in number.”
(AL-TARGHEEB WA AL-TARHEEB)
REFRAINING FROM SUBJECTING PEOPLE TO
INCONVENIENCE
During a pilgrimage, Umar ibn Khattab saw a
leprous woman going round the Ka’bah. “Maiden
of God,” he said, “it would be better if you were to
sit at home; people would not be troubled by your
presence” (Malik). The woman did as she was bade,
and sat at home. After some time, a passerby told
her of the death of Umar, who had been the one to
