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إِنَّا للهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُوْنَ
'To Allah we belong and to Him is our return.'
And then reads the following dua:
اللَّهُمَّ عِنْدَكَ أَحْتَسِبُ مُصِيْبَتِى هَذِهِ اللُّهُمَّ اخْلُفْنِيْ فِيْهَا بِخَيْرٍ مِّنْهَا
'O Allah! It is in You that I place my hope for the reward for this calamity. O Allah!
Bestow me with something better in place of it.'
Then Allah will certainly bestow him with something far better."
Umme Salamah Geule says: "I remembered this Hadith after the death of Abu
Salamah &edlss. When I began reciting this dua, I thought to myself, how will I get
someone better than Abu Salamah? However, since it was a teaching of Rasulullah
Juga Tato, I recited this dua. Consequently, the fruit of this dua was that after the
expiry of my 'iddah, Rasulullah Leaf proposed to me. There is nothing better
than this in this world."
When Rasulullah caf proposed to her, she offered the following
excuses:
· I am gone very old.
· I have children. These orphans are under my care.
· I am extremely jealous by nature.
Rasulullah Ligaclaus replied: "I am older than you. Your children are the children
of Allah and His Messenger. I will make dua to Allah Ta'ala to remove that
jealousy from you."
Rasulullah Usclau made dua for her and his dua was accepted.
Rasulullah caf married her towards the end of Shawwaal 4 A.H. Anas
gave her some goods in dowry, the value صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ narrates that Rasulullah رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ
of which was 10 dirhams.
Rasulullah Uckauf also gave her a mattress which was filled with date
leaves, instead of wool. He also gave her a plate, a bowl and a mill-stone.
Demise
There is much difference with regard to the date of her death. The most preferred
opinion is that she passed away in 62 A.H. Umme Salamah (saules was the last to
pass away from the pure wives of Rasulullah La.
Abu Hurayrah Meals performed the Janaazah Salaah. She was 84 years old at
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She was lowered into her grave by her two sons from her previous marriage.
Their names were 'Umar and Salamah. The following two people were also there to
lower her in her grave, 'Abdullah ibn 'Abdullah ibn Abi Umayyah and 'Abdullah
ibn Wahb ibn Zam'ah. She was buried in Jannatul Baqi'. May Allah Ta'ala be
pleased with her and may He shower His mercy on her.
Virtues and merits
The virtues, merits, beauty, understanding, insight and intelligence of Umme
Salamah رَضِاللَّهُ عَنْهَا were an accepted fact. At Hudaybiyah, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم had
instructed the Sahaabah Peaks to slaughter their sacrificial animals and shave
their heads. He issued this instruction three times but because they were so
overtaken by sorrow, they did not pay heed. When Umme Salamah Geale heard
about this, she said to Rasulullah Leaf: "O Rasulullah! These Companions are
overtaken by grief and sorrow by this peace treaty. Do not issue any verbal
instructions. Rather, slaughter your animal and shave your head." No sooner had
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم slaughtered his animal, the Sahaabah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُم rushed to
slaughter their own animals and then shaved their heads as well. This problem was
thus solved by the advice of Umme Salamah (saules. May Allah Ta'ala reward her.
She was extremely beautiful. Aa'ishah (saules says: "When Rasulullah
Ucla married her, I became extremely jealous of her because of her beauty
and good looks."
Ummul-Mu'mineen Zaynab bint Jahsh Gewkg
Zaynab bint Jahsh رضى اللَّهُ عَنْهَا was the daughter of Rasulullah's ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم paternal
aunt, Umaymah bint 'Abdul Muttalib. In other words, she was his paternal cousin.
Before coming into the marriage of Rasulullah Ucial, she was married to
- رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ adopted son and freed slave, Zaid ibn Haarisah صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Rasulullah's
Since there was no mutual compatibility, Zaid Meals divorced her. Zaid Geals
was a freed slave while Zaynab Goals was from a very distinguished family and
the cousin of Rasulullah achauf. The Arabs considered it below their dignity to
marry freed slaves. Therefore, when Rasulullah Laf proposed to Zaynab
and her brother both refused. The رَضِاللَّهُ عَنْهَا Zaynab, رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ on behalf of Zaid رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا
following verse was revealed:
(وَمَا كَانَ لِمُؤْمِنٍ وَلَا مُؤْمِنَةٍ إِذَا قَضَى اللهُ وَ رَسُوْلَةٌ أَمْرًا أَنْ يَّكُوْنَ لَهُمُ الْخِيَرَةُ مِنْ آَمْرِ هِمْ ﴾
وَمَنْ يَّعْصِ اللهَ وَ رَسُوْلَهُ فَقَدْ ضَلَّ ضَلِلًا مُّبِيْنًا"

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"It does not behove a believing male nor a believing female that when Allah and His
Messenger issue an order, for them to have a choice of their own. Whoever disobeys
Allah and His Messenger has certainly gone clearly astray."
The "believing male" in this verse specifically refers to 'Abdullah ibn Jahsh dedulse
while the "believing female" refers to his sister, Zaynab Geals. The verse means
that it is not permitted for a believing male and female not to accept a matter that
is decided by Allah Ta'ala and His Messenger La.
After the revelation of this verse, they both accepted and Zaynab Goals
married Zaid Medkg in accordance with the order of Allah Ta'ala. Although the
marriage took place, Zaid Meals remained contemptible and detestable in the sight
of Zaynab (saules. There was therefore constant fighting and bickering in the
house. Zaid ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه complained regularly to Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم with regard to
Zaynab's Geals lack of affection towards him and expressed his desire to leave
her. Rasulullah Uclai would dissuade him from divorcing her, and say to him:
"You married her because of me. If you are going to leave her now, it will cause
you more disgrace, and I will feel ashamed in my own family."
When these fights and arguments were mentioned to him repeatedly,
Rasulullah kogaclaus concluded in his heart that if Zaid divorces her, there will be
no way of consoling her except by his personally marrying her. However,
Rasulullah Uckauf feared the bad thoughts and accusations of the ignorant ones
and the hypocrites, that they would say: "He has married his son's wife and kept
her in his own house." They would say this although an adopted son is certainly
not considered to be one's own son. It was an old Arab custom that they considered
it a great blemish to marry the wife of one's adopted son. It was the divine will of
Allah Ta'ala to break this old custom by the action of Rasulullah af. Allah
Ta'ala informed him via divine revelation that when Zaid deals divorces Zaynab
Goals, she will come into his marriage. In so doing, the people will learn and
realise that the injunction that is applied to the wife of one's own son is not
applicable to the wife of one's adopted son.
In short, Rasulullah ceaf was informed through revelation that Zaynab
Geals will come into his marriage. However, because he was afraid of the
accusations and insults of the mischief makers that he is marrying the wife of his
adopted son, he did not divulge this information to anyone. He left it concealed in
his heart and thought to himself that these words of Allah Ta'ala are totally true.
They will certainly be realised at the appropriate time. Furthermore, Allah Ta'ala
also did not order him to divulge this information at present. He therefore kept this
injunction in his heart, while he continued advising Zaid decke not to divorce
Zaynab Geals. This is also the order of the Shari'ah that the husband should
always be advised not to divorce his wife, that he should exercise patience over the
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this is going to happen in the future and that fate and destiny have already decided
that this is going to happen, then he will have to follow the order of the Shari'ah at
present. Fate and destiny will automatically bring to fruition whatever is supposed
to be brought to fruition.
Eventualy, Zaid ◌ُرضى اللّهُ عَنْه came to Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم and said: "O Messenger
of Allah! I have become totally fed up and therefore issued a divorce to Zaynab."
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم remained silent.
Anas ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه narrates that when the 'iddah of Zaynab رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا expired,
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم instructed Zaid ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه to go personally to Zaynab رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا and
convey a proposal of marriage on behalf of Rasulullah ka (so that it may
become clear that whatever happened, happened with the approval of Zaid deals).
Zaid ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه took this proposal of Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم and went to the house of
Zaynab Goals. He turned his back towards the door and stood there (although the
order of Hijaab was not yet revealed. This was the high level of Zaid's deals piety
and devoutness.) He then said: "O Zaynab! Rasulullah clef has sent me with
his proposal of marrying you." She replied: "I cannot comment until I have
consulted with Allah Ta'ala." She immediately got up, went to a corner where she
used to offer her Salaah and engaged in istikhaarah.
Zaynab Esals did not consult any creation. She desired the counsel of Allah
Ta'ala alone and asked Him for goodness because He alone is the true protector of
the believers. Allah Ta'ala therefore, through His special protection, performed the
marriage of Zaynab رضي اللَّهُ عَنْهَا with Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم in the heavens, in the
presence of the angels. This announcement was made in the heavens. The need was
to announce this on earth as well. Jibraa'eel plalick came down with this verse:
فَلَمَّا قَضَى زَيْدُ مِّنْهَا وَطَرًا زَوَ جْتِكَهَا
"When Zaid accomplished his purpose with her, We got her married to you."
[Surah Ahzaab, verse 37]
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم then went to the house of Zaynab رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا and entered
without seeking permission (because she was now his wife).
One Hadith states that Resulullah togatta was in the house of Aa'ishah
smiled and turned صَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ when this verse was revealed. Rasulullah رَضِىَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا
towards the Sahaabah peaks, saying, "Who is it who will go to Zaynab and give
her these glad tidings." Rasulullah Lyckats recited the following verse to them:
وَ إِذْ تَقُولُ لِلَّذِىِّ انْعَمَ اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَ اَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِ آَمْسِكْ عَلَيْكَ زَوْجَكَ وَاتَّقِ اللهَ وَتُخْفِئْ فِيْ
نَفْسِكَ مَا اللهُ مُبْدِيْهِ وَ تَخْشَى النَّاسَّ وَ اللهُ أَحَقُّ أَنْ تَخْتُلُاُ فَلَمَّا قَضْى زَيْدٌ مِّنْهَا وَطَرًا

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زَوَّ جْنِكَهَا لِكَىْ لَا يَكُوْنَ عَلَى الْمُؤْمِنِيْنَ حَرَبُ فِيَّ أَزْوَاجٍ اَدْعِيَاً بِهِمْ إِذَا قَضَوْا مِنْهُنَّ وَطَر١َ
وَ كَانَ أَمْرُ اللهِ مَفْعُوْلًا
"When you said to him upon whom Allah had shown favour and upon whom you
had shown favour: 'Keep your wife to yourself and fear Allah.' And you were
concealing in your heart something which Allah wants to reveal, and you were
fearing the people, whereas you ought to fear Allah more. When Zaid accomplished
his purpose with that woman, We gave her to you in marriage so that there may be
no sin on the believers in marrying the wives of their adopted sons once they have
accomplished their purpose with them. And Allah's command must be fulfilled."
[Surah Ahzaab, verse 37]
Aa'ishah رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا says: "When Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم recited this verse, I thought to
myself that first of all Zaynab is so beautiful. However, she will now further boast
that Allah Ta'ala performed her marriage in the heavens."
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم first sent a messenger to Zaynab رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا informing her
that Allah Ta'ala had revealed these verses with regard to her marriage. When this
news reached her, she immediately fell into a sajdah of gratitude.
Since the divine order and revelation had reached Zaynab Geals, Rasulullah
Lucka went into her house without seeking permission. The divine
announcement of this marriage, her acceptance of it after Resulullah attackeauf
conveyed the message to her, her falling into sajdah and the fact that this proposal
had been conveyed previously by Zaid Meals, are all matters that are more than
what actually takes place in a marriage. After entering her house, Rasulullah
Lycka. asked her: "What is your name?" Her original name was Barrah. She
therefore replied: "My name is Barrah." Rasulullah Uclai decided to call her
Zaynab instead.
After this incident, the hypocrites began making accusations and said: "On one
hand, the Messenger says that it is unlawful to marry your son's wives, while he
himself is marrying the wife of his son (daughter-in-law)." Allah Ta'ala provides
the following reply to these hypocrites:
مَا كَانَ مُحَمَّدُّ اَبَآ أَحَدٍ مِّنْ رِّ جَالِكُمْ وَلَكِنْ رَسُوْلَ اللهِ وَ خَاتَمَ النَّبِيِّنَ * وَ كَانَ اللهُ بِكُلِّ شَىْءٍ
عَلِيْمًا
"Muhammad is not the father of any of your men. Rather, he is the Messenger of
Allah and the seal of Prophets. And Allah is aware of everything."
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Date of the marriage
Zaynab رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا came into the marriage of Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم in 4 A.H. while
others say it was in 5 A.H. She was 35 years old at the time of her marriage. The
dowry was stipulated as 400 dirhams.
Walimah
Since this marriage took place under the special supervision of Allah Ta'ala and
then specific verses concerning it were revealed, Rasulullah Leaf gave special
attention to the walimah (marriage feast) for this marriage. Anas Meals says that
Rasulullah Ucleauf. did not pay as much attention to the walimah of any wife as
he paid for his marriage to Zaynab bint Jahsh Goals. He slaughtered a sheep and
invited the people. He fed them meat and bread which they all ate to their fill. The
people left after eating. However, three people remained seated and continued
talking. Due to his extreme bashfulness, Rasulullah kauf did not ask them to
leave. However, he got up from there so that these people will get the message (that
they should leave). Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم went to the room of Aa'ishah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا who
congratulated him on the occasion of his marriage. He then went to the other wives
and greeted them. In the meantime, these verses were revealed:
◌َيُّهَا الَّذِيْنَ امَنُوْا لَا تَدْخُلُوْا بُيُوْتَ النَِّيِّ إِلَّ أَنْ يُؤْذَنَ لَكُمْ إِلى طَعَامِ غَيْرَ نُظِرِ يْنَ إِنْهُ وَلكِنْ
إِذَا دُعِيْتُمْ فَادْخُلُوْا فَإِذَا طَعِمْتُمْ فَانْتَشِرُوْا وَلَا مُسْتَأْنِسِيْنَ لِحَدِيْثٍ * إِنَّ ذُلِكُمْ كَانَ يُؤْذِى النَّبِىَّ
فَيَسْتَحْىِ مِنْكُمٌْ وَاللهُ لَا يَسْتَحْى مِنَ الْحَقِّ ◌ُ وَإِذَا سَاَلْتُمُوْهُنَّ مَتَاعًا فَسْئَلُؤْهُنَّ مِنْ قَرَآءِ
حِجَابٍ + ذُلِكُمْ أَظْهَرُ لِقُلُوْبِكُمْ وَقُلُوْبِاٌ
"O believers! Do not enter the houses of the Prophet except when you are permitted
to a meal and not (so early as) to see its preparation. But when you are invited, then
go. Once you have eaten, disperse without lingering for idle talk. Surely this would
cause harm to the Prophet and he might feel shy of (asking) you (to leave). Allah is
not shy of saying the truth. When you go to ask his wives anything that you need,
ask them from behind a screen. In this there is great purity for your hearts and
their hearts." [Surah Ahzaab, verse 53]

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Virtues and merits
Zaynab رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا used to boast to the other wives of Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم that their
marriages were conducted by their relatives while her marriage was conducted by
Allah Ta'ala in the seven heavens.
In reality, this was not boasting and bragging. Rather, it was expressing the
bounties of Allah Ta'ala. Her extreme happiness and love for Allah Ta'ala caused
her to express this bounty and favour of Allah Ta'ala. It is for this reason that
Rasulullah Ligakauf would also hear her mentioning this but he would remain
silent.
Zaynab رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا used to say to Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم :"O Messenger of Allah! I
have three reasons to be proud of you: (1) My grandfather and your grandfather is
the same person, i.e. 'Abdul Muttalib. Another Hadith states: "I am the daughter of
your paternal aunt." This also conveys the same meaning. "(2) Allah Ta'ala
performed your marriage to me in the heavens. (3) Jibraa'eel Liche was the one
who made these arrangements."
Aa'ishah "call", says: "Zaynab bint Jahsh (calle, used to compare her position
and my position before Resulullah Lackauf. I have not come across a woman
more religious than Zaynab, more fearful of Allah, more truthful in speech, more
concerned about maintaining relationships, and more generous in charity, more
hardworking and giving the income thereof in charity and gaining the proximity of
Allah Ta'ala thereby."
Piety
When the hypocrites accused Aa'ishah Gears of adultery (details of which were
given previously), Zaynab's (calle, sister, Hamnah bint Jahsh, in her naivety also
رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا asked Zaynab صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ joined this accusation. However, when Rasulullah
about Aa'ishah (calle, she replied:
"O Rasulullah! I am safeguarding my ears and eyes. I take an oath by Allah I
do not know anything but good about Aa'ishah."
In other words, if I have not seen something with my own eyes or heard with my
own ears, how can I utter it with my tongue? My knowledge and certainty about
her is nothing but good.
It is a well known fact that Aa'ishah Gears was her co-wife. She was also
fully aware that Aa'ishah Gears was the most beloved wife of Rasulullah
Ucha .. Had she wanted, she could have said something that would have caused
Aa'ishah's رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا status to fall in the sight of Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم .However, her
excellent piety and faithfulness did not permit her to even remain silent. Instead,
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sentence in order to emphasise her point. Aa'ishah Gewiss herself attests to the
piety and faithfulness of Zaynab Cicale:
فعصمها الله بالورع
"Allah Ta'ala protected her (from this tribulation) on account of her piety."
Worship
Zaynab esaus had a special affinity with worship. She used to worship Allah
Ta'ala with extreme humility and humbleness. When Zaid deals conveyed
Rasulullah's Latif. proposal to her, she immediately engaged in Istikhaarah
Salaah.
Maymunah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا narrates that on one occasion Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم was
distributing some booty among the Muhaajireen when Zaynab Gears suddenly
began speaking. 'Umar ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه hushed her. Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم said: "O Umar!
Leave her alone, do not say anything to her, surely she is a woman who is an
awwaah - extremely soft-hearted in her worship of Allah Ta'ala."
A person asked: "O Rasulullah! What is the meaning of awwaah?" Rasulullah
Lcleani replied: "It means a person who is very humble and unassuming."
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم then recited the following verse:
﴿ وَإِنَّ إِبْرَاهِيْمَ لَلِيُمْ أَوَّاهُ مُنِيْبٌ﴾
"Surely Ibraaheem is forbearing, soft-hearted and constantly turning (to Allah)."
On one occasion Rasulullah Udaf was going towards his house and 'Umar
engrossed رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا was also with him. On reaching his house, he saw Zaynab رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ
in Salaah and dua. On seeing her like this, Rasulullah Leaf said:
إنها لأواهة
"Surely she is extremely soft-hearted."
: رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا says regarding Zaynab رضى اللَّهُ عَنْهَا Ummul-Mu'mineen Umme Salamah
كانت صالحة صوامة قوامة صناعا تصدق بذالك كله على المساكين
"She was a righteous woman who used to fast a lot and engage in night Salaah
(Tahajjud) a lot. She used to make handicrafts and give the income of all that into
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When 'Umar deals sent the annual expenditure to Zaynab Geals for the first
time, she thought that the money was for all the wives of Rasulullah Leaf and
said: "May Allah forgive 'Umar, he was more capable of distributing it among all
the wives (he should not have given me this responsibility)." The people who were
present there said to her: "All this is for you (and not to be distributed to the other
wives)." She said: "Glory be to Allah and she concealed herself from the wealth (so
that she does not have to see it)."
She ordered Barzah bint Raafi' Geakss to keep that wealth aside and to cover it
with a cloth. She then said: "Take out a handful of money from beneath that cloth
and give it to so and so orphan. Take another handful and give it to so and so
person." When that wealth was distributed and a little was left, Barzah (saules said
to her: "May Allah forgive you, we also have some right over that wealth." Zaynab
Gedul replied: "Okay, you may take whatever is beneath that cloth." Barzah Gedulse
says: "When I lifted that cloth, I saw that there were 85 dirhams left." When all the
wealth was distributed, she raised her hands and said:
اللُّهم لا يدركنى عطاء عمر بعد عامى هذا
"O Allah! May the spending of 'Umar not find me after this year."
Consequently, Zaynab (saules passed away within that year.
Another Hadith states that her annual stipend was 12 000 dirhams. When this
amount of money from the Islamic Treasury came to her, she constantly made this
dua:
اللُّهم لا يدركنى هذا المال من قابل فإنه فتنة
"O Allah! May this wealth not come to me in the future for it is surely a trial."
On saying this, she immediately began distributing this money to her relatives and
the poor and needy. When 'Umar Meals was informed of this, he said: "It seems
that Allah Ta'ala has willed good for her." He immediately sent another 1000
dirhams. He conveyed his Salaams to her and said: "You have given that 12000
dirhams in charity, you should now keep these 1000 dirhams for your personal
needs." On receiving this second amount, she immediately distributed it as well.
Demise
Aa'ishah رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا narrates that one day, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم said to his pure wives:
"The one from among you whose hands are the longest will be the first to join me
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heartedness while the pure wives took the literal meaning. Consequently, when the
pure wives used to meet after the demise of Rasulullah La, they would
measure each others hands to see whose hands are the longest. Zaynab Geakg was
a bit short. When she was the first one to pass away, they all realised that Zaynab's
Gewiss hand was the longest in giving charity. She used to physically work with
her hands, she used to tan leather and whatever income she derived from this, she
would give it in charity.
She had even prepared her shroud (kafan) before she could pass away. Qaasim
ibn Muhammad narrates that when Zaynab's (saules death approached, she said: "I
have already kept my shroud ready. 'Umar Meals would probably send a shroud
for me. You should use one shroud for me and give the other in charity." After her
demise, 'Umar Meals sent five pieces of cloth for her shroud after having applied
perfume to them. She was enshrouded in the shroud that 'Umar deadly sent while
her personal shroud was given in charity by her sister Hamnah (saules.
When Zaynab رضى اللَّهُ عَنْهَا passed away, Aa'ishah رَضَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا said:
لقد ذهبت حميدة متعبدة مفزع اليتامى والأرامل
"(How sad)! A woman who possessed praiseworthy qualities, who was an ardent
worshipper of Allah Ta'ala, and who was a refuge for the orphans and widows has
departed."
She passed away in 20 A.H. in Madinah. 'Umar Meals performed her Janaazah
Salaah. She was 50 or 53 years old at the time of her demise. She was 35 years old
when Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم married her.
Ummul-Mu'mineen Juwayriyah bint Haaris Geals
Juwayriyah Goals was the daughter of Haaris ibn Diraar, the leader of the Banu
Mustaliq tribe. Her first marriage was with Musaafih ibn Safwaan Mustalaqi who
was killed in the battle of Muraysi'. Many women and children were captured in
this battle. Juwayriyah رَضِاللَّهُ عَنْهَا was among the captives. Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم freed
her and brought her into his marriage. Her dowry was set at 400 dirhams. Details
with regard to how she came to marry Rasulullah Llal were given under the
chapter concerning the battle of Bani Mustaliq.
She married Rasulullah Laf in 5 A.H. She was 20 years old at the time.
She passed away in Rabi'ul-Awwal 50 A.H. She was 65 years old at the time of her
demise. Marwaan ibn Hakam, who was the governor of Madinah at the time,
performed her Janaazah Salaah. She was buried in the famous graveyard of
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She was particularly attached to engaging herself in the worship of Allah
Ta'ala. She set aside a special place in her house for her worship. She referred to
this place as her Masjid. 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbaas Medle narrates from Juwayriyah
came into my house while I was busy صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ One morning, Rasulullah": رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا
in my Masjid. He therefore went away. He returned around mid-day and found me
at the same spot. He asked: 'Have you been engaging in worship from that time till
now?' I replied: 'Yes.' He said to me: 'I am going to teach you some words. You
should read them constantly. They are:
times 3 سُبْحَانَ اللهِ عَدَدَ خَلْقِهِ
times 3 سُبْحَانَ اللهِ رِضَا نَفْسِهِ
times 3 سُبْحَانَ اللهِ زِنَةَ عَرْشِهِ
times 3 سُبْحَانَ اللهِ مِدَادَ كَلِمَاتِهِ
Rasulullah Ucaf said to her: "I will now recite four sentences three times each.
If these are weighed against all the zikr which you read from morning till now,
these four will out-weigh your zikr. The sentences are:
سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ عَدَدَ خَلْقِهِ وَرِضَا نَفْسِهِ وَزِنَةَ عَرْشِهِ وَمِدَادَ كَلِمَاتِهِ
"Glory and praise to Allah equal to the number of His creation, the extent of His
pleasure, the weight of His throne and the number of His words."
Ummul-Mu'mineen Umme Habibah bint Abi Sufyan kedkg
Her name was Ramlah while Umme Habibah was her kunniyat. She was the
daughter of Abu Sufyaan ibn Harb Umawi, the famous leader of the Quraysh. Her
mother's name was Safiyyah bint Abil-'Aas who was the paternal aunt of 'Usmaan
deals. She was born 17 years before prophet-hood. Her first marriage was with
‘Ubaydullah ibn Jahsh.
Umme Habibah Goals embraced Islam at the very beginning and so did her
husband, 'Ubaydullah ibn Jahsh. They both emigrated to Abyssinia. While there,
she gave birth to a daughter whom they named Habibah. She is therefore known as
Umme Habibah (the mother of Habibah) and became popular by this name. While
in Abyssinia, her husband, 'Ubaydullah, renounced Islam and became a Christian.
However, Umme Habibah (saules remained steadfast on Islam.
Umme Habibah (saules says: "Before 'Ubaydullah could become a Christian, I
saw him in a dream in which he was in a very ugly and repulsive form. I became
terrified. The next morning I learnt that he became a Christian. I related this dream
to him so that he may come to his senses, but he paid no attention and became
totally immersed in alcohol. He eventually died in this intoxicated state. A few
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Believers.' I became nervous by this dream. No sooner I completed my 'iddah, I
received Rasulullah's ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم proposal of marriage."
In the meantime, Rasulullah La sent 'Amr ibn Umayyah Damri to
Najaashi, the king of Abyssinia, telling him that if Umme Habibah agrees to marry
me, you should act as my representative and perform our marriage. You should
then convey her to me. Najaashi sent his slave-woman, Barrah, to Umme Habibah
Ccus with the following message: "I have received a message from Rasulullah
Lyckats that he proposes to marry you. If you accept his proposal, you should
appoint a representative on your behalf." Umme Habibah Cecale accepted the
proposal and appointed Khaalid ibn Sa'eed ibn al-'Aas Umawi as her
representative. When she received the good news of Rasulullah's tai
proposal, she removed the two bangles from her hands, anklets from her feet, and
rings from her fingers, and gave them all to Barrah, who brought the good news.
Najaashi then gathered Ja'far Meals and all the other Muslims who were in
Abyssinia and performed the marriage. His marriage sermon was as follows:
الحمد لله الملك القدوس السلام المؤمن المهيمن العزيز الجبار
أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وأن محمدا عبده ورسوله وأنه الذى بشر به
عيسى بن مريم صلى الله عليهما وسلم. أما بعد، فإن رسول الله
صلى الله عليه وسلم كتب إلى أن أزوجه أم حبيبة بنت أبى سفيان
فأجبت إلى ما دعا إليه رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وقد أصدقتها
أربعماته دینار
After praising Allah Ta'ala with some of His names, Najaashi said: "I testify that
there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad & is His servant
and Messenger. And that he is the Prophet regarding whom 'Isa ibn Maryam &!
gave glad tidings. The Messenger of Allah Ta'ala wrote to me asking me to perform
his marriage to Umme Habibah bint Abi Sufyaan. I have discharged his request and
given her 400 dinars as dowry."
Najaashi then handed the 400 dinars over to Khalid ibn Sa'eed Meals. The latter
then stood up and said:
الحمد لله أحمده وأستعينه وأستغفره وأشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا
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ليظهره على الدين كله ولو كره المشركون. أما بعد، فقد أجبت إلى ما
دعا إليه رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وزوجته أم حبيبة بنت أبى
سفیان فبارك الله لرسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم
"All praise is due to Allah. I praise Him, seek His help and His forgiveness. I testify
that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, who is one and He has no
partner. I testify that Muhammad L,xlauf is His servant and Messenger. He sent
him with guidance and the true religion so that it may supercede all other religions
even though the disbelievers may dislike it. I have discharged the request of
Rasulullah Ackauf and got him married to Umme Habibah bint Abi Sufyaan.
May Allah Ta'ala bless Rasulullah ,kašli .. "
The people who were present began getting up from the assembly. Najaashi said to
them: "Please remain seated. It is the Sunnah of the Prophets that there should be a
walimah (wedding feast) after the marriage." Food was thus presented to them. The
people departed after having partaken of the meal.
When the dowry was conveyed to Umme Habibah Geals, she gave 50 dinars
to Barrah. Barrah took those 50 dinars and all the jewellery which Umme Habibah
Goals had given her previously and returned everything to Umme Habibah
Getthé. She said to her that Najaashi had emphasised upon her not to take
anything. She then said to her: "I am now a follower of Muhammad galiteauf and
I have embraced the religion of Islam. The king has just today sent an order to all
his wives to present to you some of the perfumes and fragrances that they have in
their possession." Consequently, Barrah came the following day with various
perfumes including 'oud and 'amber. Umme Habibah Geals says: "I kept all those
perfumes and took them with me when I went to Resulullah skugach auf." Barrah
said to her: "I have one request. When you go back, convey my Salaams to
Rasulullah skal and tell him that I have embraced his religion." Umme
Habibah Csaule says: "Right till my departure from Abyssinia, Barra would come
to me everyday and remind me about her request. When I went to Madinah, I
informed Rasulullah Leaf of everything that transpired while I was in
Abyssinia. Rasulullah Lyckats continued smiling and eventually replied to the
Salaam of Barrah and said: 'And peace be on her, and also the mercy and blessings
of Allah Ta'ala.'"
Umme Habibah Geaks passed away in Madinah in 44 A.H. Some scholars say
that she passed away in Damascus. However, the authentic report is that she passed
away in Madinah.
Since she was born 17 years before prophet-hood, it would mean that she was
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Aa'ishah ecaul", says: "When Umme Habibah Cecale, was departing from this
world, she called me and said to me: 'You are fully aware of what transpires
amongst co-wives. Forgive me for whatever I may have said or did. May Allah
Ta'ala forgive you.' I said to her: 'Everything is forgiven. May Allah Ta'ala forgive
both of us.' She said: 'O Aa'ishah! You have made me happy. May Allah Ta'ala
keep you happy.' She then called for Umme Salamah Gewiss, and said the same
thing to her."
Ummul-Mu'mineen Safiyyah bint Huyayy Gears
Safiyyah Goals was the daughter of Huyayy ibn Akhtab, the leader of the Banu
Nazeer tribe. Huyayy was from the progeny of Haroon phillale, the brother of Musa
philate. Her mother's name was Darrah. Her first marriage was with Salaam ibn
Mishkam Qurazi. When he divorced her, she married Kinaanah ibn Abi al-Huqayq.
Kinaanah was killed in the battle of Khaybar and she was captured in this battle.
Rasulullah Uckaf freed her and brought her into his marriage. Her freedom
was her dowry. On proceeding from Khaybar, Rasulullah Leaf stopped at a
place called Sahbaa, which was the first stop over point from Khaybar. It was at
this place that Rasulullah Leaf consummated the marriage and also prepared
a walimah.
This walimah was quite unique. A leather mat was laid down and Rasulullah
to announce that whoever has any food should come رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ asked Anas صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
with it. Someone brought dates, someone brought cheese, someone brought broth,
someone brought ghee, etc. When all these items were brought together, everyone
sat down and partook of this meal. There was no meat or bread in this walimah.
Rasulullah cal remained at Sahbaa for three days during which
Safiyyah رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا remained in Hijaab. When Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم was departing
from there, he personally seated Safiyyah Goals onto the camel. He then gave her
his cloak with which she covered herself so that no one would be able to see her.
This was a sort of announcement that she was his wife (Ummul-Mu'mineen) and
not a slave woman.
When she came into the marriage of Rasulullah Leaf, he saw a green
mark in her eyes. Rasulullah cka asked her about it. She replied: "One day I
was sleeping with my head on my husband's lap. I dreamt that the moon came and
fell in my lap. I related this dream to my husband. He gave me a hard slap and said:
'You are desiring the king of Yasrib?" (Referring to Resulullah Liga Eau (6).
When Safiyyah Goals, came to Madinah from Khaybar, she was taken to the
house of Haarisah ibn Nu'maan. When the Ansaar women heard about her beauty
and attractiveness, they all came to see her. Aa'ishah Geals, also came, but she
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Lucia recognized her. When he returned (to Aa'ishah's house) he asked her: "O
Aa'ishah! What did you see?" She replied: "I saw a Jewess." Rasulullah Lai
said: "Do not say that. She has embraced Islam and she has done so very well."
On one occasion Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم saw Safiyyah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا crying. When he
asked her the reason for this, she replied: "Aa'ishah and Hafsah are interfering with
me and claiming that they are more beloved and more honoured in your eyes than
I am. Apart from being your wives, they are also related to you." Rasulullah
Local. replied: "Why did you not say to them: 'How can you be better than me?
My father is Haroon Wick, my uncle is Musa Wine and my husband is
"". صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Muhammad
Aa'ishah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا says: "On one occasion I said to Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم that
Safiyyah is sufficient for you, and I then described how short she was." Rasulullah
Uchaf. said: "You have said such a thing that if what you said were placed in
the oceans, it would all become impure."
On one occasion Rasulullah Lclaf was on a journey when Safiyyah's
Fecales camel fell ill. Zaynab bint Jahsh Csaule, had an extra camel. Resulullah
LuckaI said to her: "If you give your extra camel to Safiyyah, it will be a good
act from you." She replied: "Yes! I will give it to that Jewess!" Rasulullah Lei
became displeased with this reply and did not go to her for two to three months.
When Rasulullah Ucaf was in his final illness, all his wives gathered
around him. Safiyyah (calle, said to him: "O Prophet of Allah! It is my wish that
your entire illness comes to me while you recover from your illness." On hearing
this, the other wives began making signs to each other (trying to say that she was
merely putting up an act). Resulullah Lakauf saw this and said: "I take an oath
by Allah that she is certainly saying the truth."
Safiyyah Goals was a very intelligent, forbearing and virtuous woman. One
of the slave women of Safiyyah (calle went to 'Umar Kcal", and said to him that
Safiyyah (saules likes Saturdays a lot and that she has very good relations with the
Jews. 'Umar xethe sent a message to her, asking her for an explanation. She
replied: "Ever since Allah Ta'ala gave me Friday in place of Saturday, I never liked
Saturdays. As for my good relationships with the Jews, the reason for that is that I
have many relatives among them and I maintain my family ties (as is the teaching
of Islam)." On hearing this, 'Umar deathss asked the slave woman: "What made you
say such a thing?" The slave woman spoke the truth and said that it was from
shaytaan. Safiyyah (cauley freed this slave woman.
Sa'eed ibn Musayyib & relates that when Safiyyah Goals came to
Madinah, she had gold earings on her. She gave some of the gold from there to
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Glory to Allah! No sooner she became the wife of Rasulullah chat, the
love for this world disappeared from her heart. She passed away in Ramadhaan 50
A.H. and is buried in Jannatul Baqi'.
Ummul Mu'mineen Maymoonah bint Haaris Geakg
Her name is Maymoonah, her father's name is Haaris and her mother's name is
Hind. Rasulullah Uclea married her in Zul Qa'dah 7 A.H. at the time when
رَحِمَهُ اللَّهُ went to Makkah to perform 'umratul qadaa'. Ibn Said صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Rasulullah
says that this was his last wife. He did not marry any woman after her. She was
previously married to Abu Rahm ibn 'Abdul 'Uzza. When he passed away, she
married Rasulullah Ucieaf . The dowry was set at 500 dirhams.
Ibn 'Abbaas ◌ُرَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْه says that when Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم proposed to her, she
appointed 'Abbaas Meals as her representative, who consequently got her married
. صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ to Rasulullah
There are conflicting narrations as to whether he was in ihraam or not at the
time of marrying her. Imaam Bukhaari aulas, says that the preferred opinion is that
he was in ihraam. On leaving Makkah, Rasulullah Laf stopped at a place
called Sarif and consummated the marriage there.
It is gauged from some traditions that the marriage and the consummation
both took place at Sarif. It was also at this place that she passed away in 51 A.H.
She was also buried at this place. The Janaazah Salaah was performed by 'Abdullah
ibn 'Abbaas Meals. She was lowered in the grave by 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbaas dedulse,
Yazeed ibn Asamm, 'Abdullah ibn Shaddaad and 'Ubaydullah Khaulaani. The first
three were her nephews while the fourth was an orphan who was brought up by
her.
The above are the eleven women whom Rasulullah Leaf married. They
are given the title of Ummahaatul Mu'mineen - the Mothers of the Believers. There
were other women whom Resulullah tackauf married but divorced before the
marriage could be consummated. They were Asma' bint Nu'maan, Jauniyah and
'Amrah bint Yazeed Kilaabiyyah.
Slave women
Rasulullah Uckauf had four slave women, two of whom are well known.
Maariyah Qibtiyyah Goals: She was his Umm walad (mother of his child).
Rasulullah's Acteaf. son, Ibraaheem, was born from her. Muqawqis, the ruler of
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away in 16 A.H. during the caliphate of 'Umar Meals and was buried in Jannatul
Baqi'.
Rayhaanah bint Sham'un Getkg: She was either from the Banu Qurayzah or Banu
Nazeer. She was brought as a captive and remained as Resulullah's gateauf slave
woman. She passed away after the Farewell Haj in 10 A.H. and was buried in
Jannatul Baqi'. Another opinion is that Rasulullah Laclau freed her and married
her. Allah Ta'ala knows best.
Nafisah chile: She was originally the slave woman of Zaynab bint Jahsh (saules.
صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ we mentioned that Rasulullah , رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا When relating the life of Safiyyah
got angry with Zaynab (caule, because of what she said about Safiyyah (saules, and
that Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم did not go to Zaynab رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا for two to three months.
When Rasulullah Uckauf forgave her, she gave this slave woman of hers to
. صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ as a way of expressing her joy to Rasulullah صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Rasulullah
Rasulullah's ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم children
There are different opinions with regard to the number of Rasulullah's La
children. The more accepted and reliable opinion is that he had three sons and four
daughters.
They were Qaasim, 'Abdullah (who was also known as Tayyib and Taahir)
and Ibraaheem. The daughters were Zaynab, Ruqayyah, Umme Kulsoom and
Faatimah. There is no difference with regard to the daughters - there were four,
they all grew up, got married, embraced Islam and emigrated. There is also no
difference with regard to Ibraaheem. He was born from Maariyah Qibtiyyah Geal
and passed away when still a child.
Apart from Ibraaheem, all the other children were born from Khadijah (caule).
Rasulullah Uclai had no children from any of the other wives. All the sons
that were born from Khadijah (saules passed away in infancy. There is therefore a
difference of opinion in their number. The scholars of biography in general, are of
the opinion that two sons were born from Khadijah (saules - Qaasim and
'Abdullah. 'Abdullah was also referred to as Tayyib and Taahir.
رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Qaasim
He was the first of Rasulullah's taleauf children and passed away before
Rasulullah skal attained prophet-hood. He passed away when he was just
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understanding and then passed away. Rasulullah Ucla is given the title of
Abul Qaasim (father of Qaasim) because of this son of his.
رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا Zaynab
She is unanimously considered to be Rasulullah's clasi eldest daughter. She
was born 10 years before prophet-hood. She embraced Islam and emigrated after
the battle of Badr. She was married to her maternal cousin, Abul-'Aas ibn Rabi'.
Details concerning her emigration were given under the discussion of the captives
of Badr. She passed away at the beginning of the 8th year after emigration. She left
behind two children, a son by the name of Ali and a daughter by the name of
Umaamah.
There are different traditions with regard to her son, Ali. It is popularly
believed that he reached the age of understanding and passed away while his father
was still alive. Another opinion is that he was martyred in the battle of Yarmuk.
Rasulullah Uckaf loved his granddaughter Umaamah dearly and she was
very attached to him. At times she used to climb on Rasulullah's leaf back
while he was in Salaah. Rasulullah Leaf would lower her gently.
On one occasion Rasulullah ckai received a gold necklace as a gift. All
his wives were present at that time. Umaamah was playing in a corner of the house
with some sand. Rasulullah Uckaf said: "I am going to give this necklace to my
most beloved family member." All those who were present thought that Aa'ishah
called Umaamah, wiped her صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ will receive it. However, Rasulullah رَضَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا
eyes with his blessed hands and then placed that necklace around her neck.
When Faatimah Gears passed away, Ali Meals married Umaamah. Before Ali
Reaks could be martyred, he wrote a bequest to Mughirah ibn Naufal that he
should marry Umaamah. Some scholars say that from this marriage between
Mughirah and Umaamah, a son by the name of Yahyaa was born. Other scholars
say that Umaamah had no children. She passed away while still married to
Mughirah.
رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا Ruqayyah
Ruqayyah Goals and Umme Kulsoom Geakg - these two daughters of Rasulullah
Lucka. were married to two sons of Abu Lahab, namely, 'Utbah and 'Utaybah,
respectively. Both these daughters were married to these two sons of Abu Lahab,
but the marriages were not consummated as yet. When the Surah Lahab was
revealed, Abu Lahab summoned his two sons and said to them: "If you do not
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house." Both the sons obeyed their father and divorced their respective wives
before the consummation of the marriages.
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم got Ruqayyah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا married to 'Usmaan ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه .When
he emigrated to Abyssinia, Ruqayyah Geals also accompanied him. Rasulullah
Ligdilau did not receive any news from them for quite some time. After some
time, a woman came and informed him that she met both of them in Abyssinia. On
hearing this news, Rasulullah Laf said: "May Allah be with both of them.
'Usmaan is the first person after Lut "Liche to have emigrated with his wife and
family."
While they were in Abyssinia, a son by the name of 'Abdullah was born to
them. He passed away when he was six years old.
When Rasulullah Uckaf was departing for the battle of Badr, Ruqayyah
Gewhy was ill at that time. 'Usmaan deaths could therefore not participate in the
battle of Badr. He was busy tending to his wife. She passed away on the very day
when Zaid ibn Haarisah &eddig came into Madinah to give the good news of the
Muslims' victory over the Quraysh of Makkah.
Usaamah ibn Zaid Medhe also did not take part in the battle of Badr because of
Ruqayyah's (saules illness. He was busy making the burial arrangements when he
heard the Takbeer (someone saying Allah is the greatest). 'Usmaan Meals asked
him: "O Usaamah! What is this?" When they looked, they saw Zaid ibn Haarisah
camel and coming with the news that the صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ riding Rasulullah's رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ
disbelievers were defeated. Ruqayyah (saules was 20 years old when she passed
away.
رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا Umme Kulsoom
She was popularly known by this title. It seems that this was her name as well. She
does not seem to be known by any other name. After the death of her sister
Ruqayyah (saules, she married 'Usmaan d'eaule, in Rabi'ul-Awwal 3 A.H. She
remained with him for six years. They had no children. She passed away in
Sha'baan 9 A.H. Rasulullah clean performed the Janaazah Salaah. She was
lowered into the grave by Ali Mexl., Fadl ibn 'Abbaas Meals and Usaamah ibn
Zaid ◌ُرضى اللّهُ عَنْه .Rasulullah ◌َصََّّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم was sitting by her grave side and tears were
flowing from his eyes.
Umme Kulsoom Geakg was first married to the son of Abu Lahab, 'Utaybah
(as mentioned previously). He divorced her on the instruction of his father. The
other brother, 'Utbah, had also divorced Ruqayyah Geaké. 'Utaybah did not suffice
with just issuing a divorce. He went to Rasulullah Leaf and said: "I reject
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her." He then attacked Rasulullah clean and tore the long robe that Rasulullah
cursed him and made the following صَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ was wearing. Rasulullah صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
dua: "O Allah! Impose one of Your animals over him." On one occasion a Qurayshi
trade caravan travelling towards Syria stopped over at a place called Zarqaa'. Abu
Lahab and 'Utaybah were both in this caravan. At night, a lion came, scanned the
faces of all those who were part of the caravan and sniffed them. When it reached
'Utaybah, it immediately mauled his head. 'Utaybah died there and then. The lion
disappeared and could not be found.
When Umme Kulsoom رضى اللَّهُ عَنْهَا passed away, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم said: "If I
had ten daughters, I would have given them one after the other in the marriage of
‘Usmaan."
رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا Faatimah
Her name is Faatimah and she has two titles: Zahraa' and Batool. The word Batool
comes in the meaning of cut-off or severed. She is referred to by this name because
her merits and virtues were such that she surpassed the other women of this world
and was thereby cut-off from them. Another meaning could be that she was cut-off
from everything and everyone apart from Allah Ta'ala. She was referred to as
Zahraa' because of her internal beauty, splendour and purity.
She was the youngest of Rasulullah's kaf daughters while Zaynab
followed ,رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا was followed by Ruqayyah رَضّ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا was the eldest. Zaynab رَضِّى اللَّهُ عَنْهَا
. رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا and then Faatimah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا by Umme Kulsoom
She was married to Ali &eche in 2 A.H. Based on the first opinion of her date
of birth, she was 15 years and five and half months old at the time of her marriage.
There is a difference of opinion as to how old Ali Medhe was when he embraced
Islam. One opinion is that he was eight years old while the other opinion is that he
was 10 years old. Based on the first opinion, he was 21 years and five months old at
the time of his marriage. Based on the second opinion, he was 24 years and one and
half months old at the time of his marriage.
She had five children, three boys and two girls: Hasan, Husayn, Muhsin,
Umme Kulsoom and Zaynab. Rasulullah's Leaf lineage did not continue from
any of his children apart from Faatimah Geals. Muhsin passed away in his
infancy. Umme Kulsoom married 'Umar Meals but they did not get any children.
Zaynab was married to 'Abdullah ibn Ja 'far Meals and they had children.
Faatimah Goals passed away six months after the demise of Rasulullah
.performed the Janaazah Salaah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ in Ramadhaan 11 A.H. 'Abbaas صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
Ali ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه ,'Abbaas ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه and Fadl ibn 'Abbaas ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه lowered her in her grave.
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم loved Faatimah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا the most. On many occasions
Rasulullah cca asked her: "O Faatimah! Does it not please you that you will