Silsilah as-Sahihah 2095 — Ruling on women participating in jihad

Lady Umm Kabtha (may Allah be pleased with her), who was a woman from the Banu Uzrah tribe, says: O Messenger of Allah! Grant me permission to go out with such-and-such army (for jihad). The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "No." She said: O Prophet of Allah! I do not wish to fight; my intention is to treat the wounded and take care of the sick. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: If I did not fear that it would become a routine for people to say that so-and-so has gone out, I would have given you permission. So, you should remain seated in your house."