32/48. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1812g — Women Serving in Battle
Women who take part in military expeditions are to be given a reward but not a regular share; And the prohibition of killing children of the enemy
Hadith About Umm Atiyya in Battles: Service and Care
Sahih Muslim : 1812g
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1812g
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحِيمِ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ حَفْصَةَ، بِنْتِ سِيرِينَ عَنْ أُمِّ عَطِيَّةَ الأَنْصَارِيَّةِ، قَالَتْ غَزَوْتُ مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم سَبْعَ غَزَوَاتٍ أَخْلُفُهُمْ فِي رِحَالِهِمْ فَأَصْنَعُ لَهُمُ الطَّعَامَ وَأُدَاوِي الْجَرْحَى وَأَقُومُ عَلَى الْمَرْضَى.
Umm 'Atiyyah Narrated from:
I took part with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in seven battles. I would stay behind in the camp of men, cook their food, treat the wounded and nurse the sick.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1812gIn-book reference : Book 32, Hadith 172USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 19, Hadith 4462
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1812g
This hadith about Umm Atiyya in battles gives a clear picture of support work during the Prophet’s صلى الله عليه وسلم campaigns. Umm Atiyya says she took part with the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم in seven battles. Her role was not described as direct fighting in this text. She stayed behind in the camp of the men, cooked their food, treated the wounded, and cared for the sick. This makes the hadith a strong search result for women helping in battle hadith and treating wounded hadith. The report shows that service can be practical and steady. Feeding people, nursing the sick, and caring for the injured are all mentioned as real work in a hard setting.
What we learn from this hadith
- Cooking food for those in need is shown as useful service.
- Treating the wounded is clearly mentioned as part of support work.
- Nursing the sick is valued in the report through Umm Atiyya’s own words.
- Service in difficult times can take different forms.
