The Women's Race in Amman, “ Run for Yourself” – Returns for Its Fifth Edition on June 12, 2026
God created human beings in the best of forms and entrusted them with the task of developing the earth, without distinguishing between men and women. So why should we be surprised if a woman runs? I have no evidence to support my claim, but I am almost certain that the venerable Companion Nasiba bint Ka’b (Umm ‘Amara)—the most famous female Companion for her prowess in battle, who participated in the Battle of Uhud and defended the Prophet ﷺ with her sword, and witnessed the Pledge of Ridwan, the Battle of Hunayn,