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The Haute Take. Current Events. Melanie's Corner. Sandy Abdallah. Share this article. A Muslim doctor does her work in modern times. Image source: Jakayla Toney of Unsplash. Editor's note: For Women's History Month, we are sharing stories of some of our favorite Sahabiyyat , female companions of the Prophet Muhammad saw.

These women are the foundations of our histories, and their lives are multitude of lessons for us all.

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Her role as an accomplished nurse and social worker transcends time and carries powerful lessons for all of us. Image source: Dziana Hasanbekava, Unsplash. Growing up, I was introduced to a small number of extraordinary sahabiyyat on a surface level through Saturday school at the local masjid and stories from my parents. I was well versed in their exemplary character and religious piety but not in the pivotal roles they played in their homes and communities as leaders, warriors, nurses, scholars and so much more.

To deeply understand our faith and the legacy of these incredible women is to realize the true extent of our rights and capabilities. It is on us to empower the next generation of women by consistently highlighting and celebrating the accomplishments and the impact of the sahabiyyat of our past.