It is narrated from Hazrat Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) that once I submitted in the court of the Messenger, "O Messenger of Allah, just as men are mentioned in the Qur'an, why are we women not mentioned?" Only a day had passed after this when I heard the Prophet (peace be upon him) announcing from the pulpit, "O people!" I was combing my hair; I wrapped up my hair and came near the door to listen. I heard the Prophet (peace be upon him) saying, "Allah Almighty says: 'Indeed, the Muslim men and Muslim women, the believing men and believing women...' this verse." Affan said: "Allah has prepared for them forgiveness and a great reward."