It is narrated from Hazrat Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) that once I submitted in the court of the Messenger, "O Messenger of Allah! Just as men are mentioned in the Qur'an, why are we women not mentioned?" Only one day had passed after this when I heard the Prophet (peace be upon him) announcing from the pulpit, "O people!" I was combing my hair; I wrapped up my hair and went near the door to listen. I heard the Prophet (peace be upon him) saying, "Allah Almighty says: 'Indeed, the Muslim men and Muslim women, the believing men and believing women...' to the end of the verse, ' Allah has prepared for them forgiveness and a great reward.'"