Sahih Muslim Hadith 4683 – Women

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[4683] 136 – (1811) It was narrated that Anas said: "On the day of (the battle of) Uhud, when some of the people felt defeated and deserted the Prophet , Abü Talhah stood in fint of the Prophet ., covering him with a shield. Abü Talhah was a powerful archer and he broke two or three bows that day (because of excessive use). Whenever a man passed in front of him with a quiver of arrows, he () would say: 'Spread them :Ji for Abü Talhah.' The Prophet of Allah would look out over the people, and Abü Talhah would say to him: '0 Prophet of Allah, may my father and mother be ransomed :JU (( WL :Ji for you. Do not raise your head, lest you be struck by an arrow from the people. My neck is before your neck.' And I saw 'Aishah bint AbI Bakr and Umm Sulaim, with their garments folded up, and I could see :JU '3iLy' their anklets on their feet, carrying water skins on their backs, pouring it into their mouths. Then they would go back and fill them again, then bring them and pour water into the people's mouths. The sword fell from Abü Talbah's hand two or three times, because of drowsiness." e Chapter 48. Women Who Take (A Part In Military Expeditions Are To Be Given A Reward But Not A Regular Share; And The Prohibition Of Killing Children J. Of The Enemy