"اسلامی معاشرت میں خواتین کی قیادت: بنات النبی صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی سیرت اور قابل تقلید پہلو"

"WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP IN ISLAMIC SOCIETY: THE LIVES OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE PROPHET (ﷺ) AND THEIR EXEMPLARY ASPECTS"

Abstract

This study explores the role of women’s leadership in Islamic society through the exemplary lives of the daughters of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Fatimah, Zainab, Ruqayyah, and Umm Kulthum (may Allah be pleased with them) were nurtured in the environment of revelation and trained directly under the guidance of the Prophet, the greatest teacher in human history. Their lives embody faith, patience, sacrifice, and resilience, serving as models of steadfastness during the formative years of Islam. Fatimah’s simplicity and devotion, Zainab’s loyalty and endurance, Ruqayyah’s perseverance, and Umm Kulthum’s courage highlight the multifaceted leadership roles women assumed within family and society. Each daughter faced unique trials, whether through marriage, migration, or personal sacrifice, yet remained unwavering in their commitment to Islam. Their experiences demonstrate that women were not passive figures but active contributors to the preservation and spread of faith. The Prophet’s daughters exemplify how leadership can be expressed through moral strength, spiritual dedication, and social responsibility. Their lives offer timeless lessons for Muslim women today, showing that leadership is not confined to public authority but extends to nurturing families, supporting communities, and upholding values in adversity. By examining their biographies, this paper concludes that the daughters of the Prophet serve as enduring role models, inspiring women to embrace leadership with faith, patience, and piety, thereby strengthening the moral fabric of Islamic society.