PIOUS WOMEN

Hind bint ‘Utbah ra d iyallâhu ‘anhâ

She is the mother of Mu'âwiyah ra d iyallâhu ‘anhu , who in turn is the brother-in-law of Rasûlullâh s allallâhu ‘alayhi wa sallam . Once she addressed Rasûlullâh s allallâhu ‘alayhi wa sallam and said to him: "Prior to becoming a Muslim, I did not desire anyone being disgraced more than you. Now that I have become a Muslim, I do not desire honour for anyone more than you." He replied: "I am also in the same condition."

Lesson : One of the things we learn about her is that she was honest. The other thing that we learn is that she loved Rasûlullâh s allallâhu ‘alayhi wa sallam and he also loved her. O women! You should also speak the truth. Love Rasûlullâh s allallâhu ‘alayhi wa sallam and carry out acts which will cause him to love you as well.