Mujahid says that a proud and shy person cannot acquire knowledge. Umm al-Mu'minin Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said that the women of the Ansar are good women, for modesty does not prevent them from gaining understanding in religion.

Narrated Um Salama: Um-Sulaim came to Allah's Apostle and said, "Verily, Allah is not shy of (telling you) the truth. Is it necessary for a woman to take a bath after she has a wet dream (nocturnal sexual discharge?) The Prophet replied, "Yes, if she notices a discharge." Um Salama, then covered her face and asked, "O Allah's Apostle! Does a woman get a discharge?" He replied, "Yes, let your right hand be in dust (An Arabic expression you say to a person when you contradict his statement meaning "you will not achieve goodness"), and that is why the son resembles his mother."