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'''Bayʿat al-Nisāʾ''' (Arabic: {{ia|بيعة النساء}}) or '''pledging allegiance of women''' to [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]] took place after the [[conquest of Mecca]]. Some believe it was the same event as the [[Pledge of al-'Aqaba|first Allegiance of al-'Aqaba]]. The terms of this [[Bay'a|pledge]] are clearly mentioned in the 12 [[verse]] of [[Sura Al-Mumtahana]]: to avoid [[Shirk | '''Bayʿat al-Nisāʾ''' (Arabic: {{ia|بيعة النساء}}) or '''pledging allegiance of women''' to [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]] took place after the [[conquest of Mecca]]. Some believe it was the same event as the [[Pledge of al-'Aqaba|first Allegiance of al-'Aqaba]]. The terms of this [[Bay'a|pledge]] are clearly mentioned in the 12 [[verse]] of [[Sura Al-Mumtahana]]: to avoid idolatry ([[Shirk]]), to avoid [[theft]] and [[adultery]], avoid infanticide (killing their own children), avoid disobeying Prophet Muhammad (s) and assigning other's children to their husbands. | ||
First Prophet Muhammad (s) put his hand in a bowl of water and said the terms of the pledge, then those women put their hands in the water and accepted the terms. | First Prophet Muhammad (s) put his hand in a bowl of water and said the terms of the pledge, then those women put their hands in the water and accepted the terms. | ||
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[[Bay'a]] means accepting and agreeing to a pledge or leadership of someone which conveys the meaning of loyalty and obedience. It was an important costume in pre-Islamic time in [[Hijaz]] among Arabs, which was accepted by [[Islam]]. Women did not play a crucial role in pledges and important affairs in [[Jahiliyya era]]. | [[Bay'a]] means accepting and agreeing to a pledge or leadership of someone which conveys the meaning of loyalty and obedience. It was an important costume in pre-Islamic time in [[Hijaz]] among Arabs, which was accepted by [[Islam]]. Women did not play a crucial role in pledges and important affairs in [[Jahiliyya era]]. | ||
According to historical reports, women were present in the [[Pledge of 'Aqaba#Second_Pledge_of_al-.27Aqaba|second pledge of al-'Aqaba]] 13 years after [[Bi'that]]. A number of historical reports mentioned that women of [[Mecca]] also took oath of [[allegiance]] to Prophet Muhammad (s). After the [[migration]] of Prophet (s) to [[Medina]], they came to visit him in groups, or individually at times, to take oath of allegiance, and | According to historical reports, women were present in the [[Pledge of 'Aqaba#Second_Pledge_of_al-.27Aqaba|second pledge of al-'Aqaba]] 13 years after [[Bi'that]]. A number of historical reports mentioned that women of [[Mecca]] also took oath of [[allegiance]] to Prophet Muhammad (s). After the [[migration]] of Prophet (s) to [[Medina]], they came to visit him in groups, or individually at times, to take oath of allegiance, and Prophet (s) sent one of his representatives to make the pledge. In addition, women took oath of allegiance alongside men in special occasions. In [[Bay'at al-Ridwan]], a number of Muslim women including [[Umm Salama]], Prophet Muhammad's (s) wife, [[Umm 'Umara]], Umm Muni' and Umm 'Amir Ashhaliyya were present. | ||
==The Time of Pledge== | ==The Time of Pledge== | ||
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==The Features of Pledge== | ==The Features of Pledge== | ||
Based on the 12th [[verse]] of [[Sura Al-Mumtahana]], the terms of the pledge were: to avoid idolatry ([[Shirk]]), to avoid theft and adultery, avoid infanticide (killing their own children), avoid disobeying Prophet Muhammad (s) and assigning other's children to their husbands. The last part of this verse says: Wa la ya'sinaka fi ma'ruf (and they will not disobey you in what is right) which has a general concept and it is interpreted differently. Some said it has a general meaning, emphasizing obedience of Prophet Muhammad (s), and some said it meant avoiding being alone with a [[non-mahram]] man. It is also attributed to [[Jahiliyya]] costumes in mourning ceremonies. Women used to cry loudly and in mourning they hurt their faces and cut their hair. It led to provocation of conflicts and angered men. Some believe the last part of the verse banned women from doing unpleasant deeds. | Based on the 12th [[verse]] of [[Sura Al-Mumtahana]], the terms of the pledge were: to avoid idolatry ([[Shirk]]), to avoid theft and adultery, avoid infanticide (killing their own children), avoid disobeying Prophet Muhammad (s) and assigning other's children to their husbands. The last part of this verse says: Wa la ya'sinaka fi ma'ruf (and they will not disobey you in what is right) which has a general concept and it is interpreted differently. Some said it has a general meaning, emphasizing obedience of Prophet Muhammad (s), and some said it meant avoiding being alone with a [[non-mahram]] man. It is also attributed to [[Jahiliyya]] costumes in [[mourning ceremony|mourning ceremonies]]. Women used to cry loudly and in mourning they hurt their faces and cut their hair. It led to provocation of conflicts and angered men. Some believe the last part of the verse banned women from doing unpleasant deeds. | ||
==Participants== | ==Participants== | ||
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==Situations== | ==Situations== | ||
Most of historians believe, when [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]] wanted to make the pledge, he prepared a bowl of water and put his hand in it, then he would read the terms of pledge and asked women to do the same. Besides other ways of taking oath of allegiance are mentioned in historical source. | Most of historians believe, when [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]] wanted to make the pledge, he prepared a bowl of water and put his hand in it, then he would read the terms of pledge and asked women to do the same. Besides other ways of taking oath of allegiance are mentioned in historical source. | ||
==References== | |||
* The material for this article is mainly taken from [http://fa.wikishia.net/view/بیعت_نساء {{ia|بیعت نساء}}] in Farsi Wikishia. | |||
[[fa:بیعت نساء]] | [[fa:بیعت نساء]] | ||
[[Category:Bayats]] | [[Category:Bayats]] | ||