The Brave and Dedicated Women of Islam

        Hind, the daughter of Amru bin Haram, was steadily advancing from Ohud towards Madina.  She walked by the side of the camel upon which lay dead bodies of her husband Amru bin Jamuh, her son and her brother:

        On her way, she met some women who were going towards Ohud to find the results of the battle.  One asked:
"O Hind, where are you going?"
"To Madina, to bury my husband, my brother and my son", she said.

        One of the wives of the Holy Prophet (SAW) who was among them asked:
"What news do you have from Ohud?"
"Well, I know that the Holy Prophet (SAW) is safe and well.  Whatever befalls us is immaterial as long as he, peace be upon him, is protected.  Allah has blessed us with martyrdom, and the infidels will soon retreat in total disappointment."

        Such were the brave and dedicated women of Islam.  Peace be upon them.

Reference:
Pearls of Wisdom.  A String of Incidents in the History of Islam.  The World Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities. Page 12.