خولة بنت ثعلبة الأنصارية
Khawla bint Thalaba al-Ansariyya
The Woman Who Petitioned Heaven
Xidhiidhka uu la lahaa Nabiga ﷺ
The revelation of an entire chapter of the Qur'an (Surah al-Mujadilah) in response to Khawla's petition demonstrates that the Prophet recognized the legitimacy of women's grievances and took them before Allah Himself.
Dhacdooyinka Muhiimka ah ee Nolosha
Her husband performed zihar against her
She complained to the Prophet and Surah al-Mujadilah was revealed for her case
Islamic law was reformed through her petition
Taariikh Nololeed Dhamaystiran
Khawla bint Thalaba was the wife of Aws ibn al-Samit. When he performed zihar (declaring his wife unlawful to him as his mother's back), she came to the Prophet with her complaint. Her situation was so moving that the Prophet could not answer her initially; instead, a revelation came down (Surah al-Mujadilah) specifically addressing her case. This chapter of the Qur'an itself became her testimony to the justice of Islam. She is remembered as the woman whose cry reached the heavens and changed Islamic law.
Hadallo Caan ah
"O Messenger of Allah, my husband has declared me unlawful. I have children and I need him."
Casharro Noloshaada loogu talagalay
Persistence in seeking justice resonates with Divine will.
A woman's voice can reshape entire legal systems.
Allah hears the cry of the oppressed and responds.
Sida Loogu Eg Yahay Iyaga
Ma rabtaa inaad raacdo tallaabooyinkii Khawla bint Thalaba al-Ansariyya? Ku bilow tallaabooyinkan la dhaqan-gelin karo ee laga soo qaaday noloshooda.
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Persistence in seeking justice resonates with Divine will.
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A woman's voice can reshape entire legal systems.
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Allah hears the cry of the oppressed and responds.