About The Book

This is an abridged translation of volume eight of Ibn Sa’d’s Kitab at-Tabaqat al-Kabir. This deals exclusively with the women who met the Prophet (PBUH) or transmitted from him. 

This storehouse of information gives readers a vivid taste and feel for the lifestyles and characteristics of the people of Madinah at the time of the Prophet (PBUH). 

Some of the many issues discussed in this book include: 

• The manner in which the prophet received women's allegiance 
• The Wives, Daughters, Aunts of the Prophet 
• Women Companions of the Prophet 
• Various Other Topics concerning Women