Ume Warqa

Ume Warqa

Ume Warqa was a companion of the prophet Muhammad. Muhammad allowed her to lead mixed prayers at the Mosque of Dar. She was appointed by "caliph" Hazrat Omar to lead the market committees of Medina and Mecca.

References

* http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_24-4-2005_pg7_13


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