Silsilah Sahihah

Lady Umm Kabsha (may Allah be pleased with her), who belonged to the Qada’ tribe, sought permission from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to participate in jihad. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “I do not grant you permission.” She said: “O Messenger of Allah! I will treat the wounded and take care of the sick.” The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “You should refrain, lest people say that Muhammad (the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him) takes women out for jihad.”