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Lil Islam - Discussing about the woman will not be endless. Despite the
repeated discussion will still find new things as if there had never been
discussed before. That uniqueness and singularity of a woman.
In the Qur'an the letter of al-Ahzab [33] verse 35, Allah SWT mentions ten characteristics inherent in a woman who became the desire of the people.
That of a woman's womb to be born as the superior generation as well as the
desire of the people.
As to what characteristics the woman who became the people's
desires? Namely, first, al-muslimat.
Women are dutifully, obedient, and submissive to Allah SWT. With a character
like that woman will be able to maintain his faith despite the storm
approached.
Second, al-mukminat.
That is, women are steadfast in the faith. Faith is a barometer of the quality
of the Islamic woman. She is a yearning people, who can apply the values of
faith are realized through individual worship, and social in real life.
Third, al-qanitat.
That is, women who are experts of worship. A woman who istikamah (sustainable)
in performing worship, either mandatory or sunnah, which is framed with full
sincerity for Allah solely.
Fourth, ash-shadiqat.
That is, women who are true (honest). A woman who also try to adorn themselves
with honesty. Honestly in the liver, oral, actions, and attitudes in accordance
with the guidance of Allah and His Messenger.
Fifth, ash-shabirat.
That is, women who patiently. A woman who is able to be patient in a variety of
circumstances. Patience in carrying out his orders, in leaving his ban, and in
dealing with various forms of test and trial.
Sixth, al-khasyiat.
Namely, quiet woman. A woman who can maintain calmness in worship to Him. Thus,
she could feel the presence of his supervision (muraqabatullah).
Seventh, al-mutashaddiqat.
That is, a woman who likes to charity. Alms become one of the jewels themselves,
which is to be maintained by every woman. Because alms can attract the love of
God, the angels, and humans.
Eighth, ash-shaimat.
That is, women who often fasted. Rasulullah SAW said, "If a woman five daily
prayers, fasting in Ramadan, keeping his cock, and obey her husband, surely
will go to heaven of the doors he wants." (Reported by Ibn Hibban and
Thabrani).
Ninth, al-Hafidzah.
That is, women who maintain the honor. The glory of a woman is measured by the
extent to which she can maintain his honor by way of dress, speech, walking,
hanging out, and others.
Tenth, adh-dzakirat.
That is, women are a lot of dhikr. The kind of woman who always constancy of dhikr in various occasions, places, and times. Thus, his heart
is always connected with the Creator.
May Allah guide us women, to maintain the constancy above
ten nature in order to give birth to generations of people's desires. Amen. Wallahu a'lam
By Hj. Siti Mahmudah