It is narrated from Hazrat Umaymah bint Ruqaiqah that I, along with some Muslim women, presented myself before the Prophet (peace be upon him) to pledge allegiance. The Prophet (peace be upon him) instructed us to do so according to our ability and strength. I said: Allah and His Messenger are more merciful to us than we are to ourselves. O Messenger of Allah! Please accept our pledge. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "(Go, I have accepted the pledge of all of you.) I do not shake hands with women. My statement to a hundred women is the same as to one woman."