Source: "Wālidayn aur Aulād ke Ḥuqūq" by Shaykh Jāwīd Iqbāl Sīālkotī
◈ Sayyidah ʿĀ’ishah رضي الله عنها narrated:
"A woman came to me with her two daughters, asking (for food). I had nothing except one date, so I gave it to her. She divided it between her two daughters and did not eat any of it herself. Then she got up and left with her daughters.
Later, the Prophet ﷺ came, and I informed him of what had happened.
He said:
'Whoever is tested by daughters and treats them well, they will become a shield for him from the Fire (of Hell).'"
Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, Kitāb al-Zakāh, Bāb Ittaqū al-Nār wa Law bi Shaqqi Tamrah: 1418
Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Kitāb al-Birr wa al-Ṣilah, Bāb Faḍl al-Iḥsān ilā al-Banāt: 6693
◈ In another narration, ʿUqbah ibn ʿĀmir رضي الله عنه reported:
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
"Whoever has three daughters, and he is patient with them, and provides for them food, drink, and clothing from his earnings — they will be a veil for him from the Fire on the Day of Judgment."
Sunan Ibn Mājah, Kitāb al-Adab, Bāb Birr al-Wālidayn wa al-Iḥsān ilā al-Banāt: 3669 — Ḥadīth Ṣaḥīḥ
These narrations illustrate the great virtue and reward for:
✔ Raising daughters with love and patience,
✔ Feeding, clothing, and caring for them sincerely,
✔ Bearing the test and responsibility of having girls — and yet treating them with excellence.
Such a person will find his daughters a shield from the Hellfire on the Day of Judgment, by the mercy of Allah.
① Daughters are not a burden — they are a means of reward and protection from Hell when raised with care.
② Generosity, patience, and kindness toward daughters earn a high status in the Hereafter.
③ These teachings correct cultural biases and promote honor and love for girls.
④ The Prophet ﷺ himself praised those who excel in raising daughters, making this a clear Sunnah.
❖ Kind Treatment Toward Daughters Is a Shield from the Fire of Hell
◈ Sayyidah ʿĀ’ishah رضي الله عنها narrated:
"A woman came to me with her two daughters, asking (for food). I had nothing except one date, so I gave it to her. She divided it between her two daughters and did not eat any of it herself. Then she got up and left with her daughters.
Later, the Prophet ﷺ came, and I informed him of what had happened.
He said:
'Whoever is tested by daughters and treats them well, they will become a shield for him from the Fire (of Hell).'"
Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, Kitāb al-Zakāh, Bāb Ittaqū al-Nār wa Law bi Shaqqi Tamrah: 1418 Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Kitāb al-Birr wa al-Ṣilah, Bāb Faḍl al-Iḥsān ilā al-Banāt: 6693◈ In another narration, ʿUqbah ibn ʿĀmir رضي الله عنه reported:
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
"Whoever has three daughters, and he is patient with them, and provides for them food, drink, and clothing from his earnings — they will be a veil for him from the Fire on the Day of Judgment."
Sunan Ibn Mājah, Kitāb al-Adab, Bāb Birr al-Wālidayn wa al-Iḥsān ilā al-Banāt: 3669 — Ḥadīth Ṣaḥīḥ✦ Reflection:
These narrations illustrate the great virtue and reward for:
✔ Raising daughters with love and patience,
✔ Feeding, clothing, and caring for them sincerely,
✔ Bearing the test and responsibility of having girls — and yet treating them with excellence.
Such a person will find his daughters a shield from the Hellfire on the Day of Judgment, by the mercy of Allah.
✔ Summary:
① Daughters are not a burden — they are a means of reward and protection from Hell when raised with care.
② Generosity, patience, and kindness toward daughters earn a high status in the Hereafter.
③ These teachings correct cultural biases and promote honor and love for girls.
④ The Prophet ﷺ himself praised those who excel in raising daughters, making this a clear Sunnah.
