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presence. You are the most superior among all the Muhaajireen. Salaah is a pillar of
Islam and the most superior fundamental of the religion of Islam - Rasulullah
tigateau appointed you to lead the people in Salaah and made you stand in his
place. O Abu Bakr! Give us your hand and we will pledge allegiance to you."
A Hadith states that Abu Bakr Meal addressed 'Umar deal saying: "O
'Umar! Extend your hand so that I may pledge allegiance to you." 'Umar deals
replied: "You are better than me." Abu Bakr Meals replied: "You are stronger than
me." 'Umar Meals eventually said: "My strength will be with you together with
your superiority." In other words, the superior person (Abu Bakr &eur) will be the
leader and the stronger person ('Umar deals) will be his minister.
'Umar deals then asked Abu Bakr deals to extend his hand so that he
could pledge his allegiance to him. When 'Umar Meals and Abu 'Ubaydah deals
were about to extend their hands to Abu Bakr Meals, Basheer ibn Sa'd Ansaari
deal hastened forward and pledged his allegiance to Abu Bakr Medley. 'Umar
.then followed suit رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ and Abu 'Ubaydah رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ
The general pledge after the special pledge
Abu Bakr Medkg was chosen as the caliph after the unanimous decision of the
Muhaajireen and Ansaar. The assembly came to an end after the pledge of
allegiance. This took place on the evening of the Monday on which Rasulullah
Lskal. passed away. In other words, this special pledge took place on the
evening of the 12th of Rabi'ul-Awwal 11 A.H. The general pledge took place the
following day, Tuesday, in the Masjid-e-Nabawi on the mimbar.
After the pledge at the Saqeefah, the people gathered the following day in the
Masjid-e-Nabawi. All the senior Sahaabah Acake, Muhaajireen and Ansaar were
present. 'Umar deals first stood up and delivered a short but comprehensive
speech. Abu Bakr Meals remained seated silently.
'Umar Meals delivers a speech before the general pledge
Umar ◌ُرضى اللَّهُ عَنْه said: "I hoped that Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم would pass away after all of
us. Since he has passed away, if Allah Ta'ala wills, there will be no void in the
religion because Allah Ta'ala placed a guiding light (the Qur-aan) in your midst.
رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Abu Bakr, صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ This is the means for your guidance. After Rasulullah
is present amongst you. He is the companion of Resulullah togattaauf in the cave
and the second of the two. He is Rasulullah's Leaf special friend and
companion. From all the Muslims, he alone is eligible to take the reigns of authority
in all matters. O Muslims! Get up and pledge allegiance at his hands."

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A Hadith states that 'Umar Meals asked: "O Muslims! Who is there apart from
Abu Bakr regarding whom Allah Ta'ala said: 'The second of the two when they
were in the cave'? And who is there apart from Abu Bakr regarding whom Allah
Ta'ala referred to as the companion of Rasulullah La? 'When he said to his
companion.' And who is there apart from Abu Bakr regarding whom Allah said:
'Surely Allah is with us.'? In short, there was no one beneath the heavens and on
the surface of the earth who shared these excellent qualities with Abu Bakr deathss.
How then, can there be anyone to share with him the eligibility of becoming
caliph? You should understand well that the person regarding whom Allah Ta'ala
said: 'The second of the two', is a unique person - he has no second. You should
therefore go to him and pledge allegiance at his hands. His hands come after those
". صَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ of Rasulullah
When 'Umar Meals completed his speech, he asked Abu Bakr dedise to ascend
the mimbar. Abu Bakr &caule, hesitated, but 'Umar d'eaule, urged him on. Abu Bakr
&als eventually climbed the mimbar and the general body of Muslims pledged
their allegiance to him.
Abu Bakr's Medkg first speech after the general pledge
After 'Umar Meals urged Abu Bakr Medkg to climb the mimbar, he did so but he
sat on a step lower than that on which Resulullah stackauf used to sit. He then
took the pledge of allegiance from the general body of Muslims. He then addressed
the assembly as follows:
"O people! I have been made your leader despite not being the best of you. If I do
good, help me. If I do anything wrong, correct me. Honesty is an act of
trustworthiness while dishonesty is an act of treachery. The weak among you is
strong in my sight till I remove his complaint, if Allah Ta'ala wills. The strong
among you is weak in my sight till I take the dues from him, if Allah Ta'ala wills.
When a people abandons Jihaad in the cause of Allah, He disgraces them. When
immorality becomes rife in a people, Allah Ta'ala encompasses them with
calamities. Obey me as long as I obey Allah Ta'ala and His Messenger Lyckaif .. If
I disobey Allah Ta'ala and His Messenger ,clauf, you do not have to obey me.
You may now stand up for the Salaah. May Allah have mercy on you."
Abdur Rahman ibn Auf Meals narrates: "Abu Bakr delivered a speech and said: 'I
take an oath by Allah that I never desired leadership - neither by day nor by night.
I was neither inclined towards it nor did I ask Allah for it in secrecy or in public.
However, I feared disunity. I find no solace in leadership. I have been shouldered
with a very serious matter. I neither have the strength nor the power to bear it
except by the strength and support of Allah Ta'ala.""

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The following is related in Kanzul Ummaal: Abu Bakr Medle delivered a
speech and said:
"O people! If you think that I took your caliphate out of desire for it or out of the
desire to be above you and the Muslims, then I take an oath by that Being in whose
control is my life, that I neither took it out of desire for it nor out of the desire to be
above you and the Muslims. I neither longed for it in secrecy nor in public. I have
been shouldered with a serious matter. I do not have the strength to bear it unless
Allah Ta'ala helps me. It was my wish that it should have been given to any other
companion of Rasulullah Lockauf who would deal with justice. I am now
returning it to you and the pledge that you gave me is terminated. Give this
caliphate to whomever you wish, I am just an ordinary person amongst you."
Ali's Meals pledge of allegiance
When all the people pledged their allegiance, Abu Bakr deadly looked at the
assembly and did not see Ali Meals and Zubayr Medks. He said: "I do not see Ali
and Zubayr. Call them as well." Some people from the Ansaar got up and went to
call them. Abu Bakr Medbe addressed them saying: "O cousin and son-in-law of
Rasulullah! Do you wish to cause disunity among the Muslims?" He posed the same
question to Zubayr &dlg as well. They both replied: "O caliph of Rasulullah! Do
not rebuke us. We do not wish to cause disunity among the Muslims." Ali deals
and Zubayr رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه said:
"We are not angry except for the fact that we were left out of the consultation. We
consider Abu Bakr Leaks to be the most eligible for the caliphate. He was the
companion (of Rasulullah ,skall.) in the cave. We acknowledge his merit and
distinction. The Messenger of Allah Lyckaifi had ordered him to lead the people in
Salaah while he was alive."
Another narration states that they said: "He (Rasulullah ,f ) was pleased
with him (Abu Bakr deals) for our spiritual affairs, so why shouldn't we be
pleased with him for our worldly affairs?"
On saying this, both of them pledged their allegiance to Abu Bakr deals.
Abu Bakr ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه excused Ali ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه and Zubayr ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه and said to them: "I
take an oath by Allah that I did not have the least desire for leadership. Neither did
I have any inclination towards it in my heart, nor did I ask Allah for it in secrecy or
in public. However, I feared that if I delayed the matter till your arrival, there
would be some rebellion."
After the demise of Faatimah Goals, Ali deals sent a message to Abu Bakr
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This was a reference to 'Umar deals because he was quite strict while Abu Bakr
Lediss was lenient. When 'Umar deals heard about this, he said to Abu Bakr
xeals: "By Allah, you should not go alone." Abu Bakr Medhe replied: "By Allah, I
will certainly go. I do not expect him to do anything to me." When Abu Bakr
deals went there, Ali Meals praised and glorified Allah Ta'ala and then said:
"We are fully aware of your virtue and merit and whatever Allah Ta'ala bestowed
to you. We are not envious of the good and honour which Allah bestowed to you (i.e.
the caliphate). However, our complaint is that the caliphate was decided upon
without consulting us. We felt that because of our closeness to Rasulullah
Locking, we should have also been consulted." Ali Medils continued speaking in
this vein until tears began flowing from Abu Bakr's deals eyes.
When Abu Bakr Medkg began speaking, he said:
"I take an oath by that Being in whose control is my life that the family ties of
Rasulullah Lockauf are more beloved to me than my own family ties. As for the
dispute that took place between me and you with regard to the wealth of Fadak, I
did not display any shortcoming in doing good and what was best and I did not
abandon the way of Rasulullah Lalaulis in this regard in the least. (I distributed
this wealth as Rasulullah ,kauff would have done)."
Ali Medhe said to Abu Bakr deals: "I make a promise that I will present
myself in the afternoon in order to pledge my allegiance to you."
After performing the Zuhr Salaah, Abu Bakr Leaks climbed the mimbar
and spoke about the matter concerning Ali decke, his delay in pledging
allegiance and his reason for it. He then sought forgiveness from Allah Ta'ala
and came down. Ali Meals then stood up and spoke about the merits and rights
of Abu Bakr Meals. He stated that what he did was not out of envy towards
Abu Bakr Meals nor rejection of the bounty (caliphate) which Allah bestowed
him with. His only complaint was that he was not consulted when he should
have been. The Muslims became very pleased with what they heard and said:
"You have spoken well."
In the light of all these Ahaadith it becomes absolutely clear that Ali deals
had no doubt whatsoever as regards the superiority and eligibility of Abu Bakr
Reaks for the caliphate, nor did he harbour any jealousy or envy towards his
caliphate. He pledged his allegiance to Abu Bakr Medkg happily and readily. His
complaint that he had against Abu Bakr deals was actually based on his love
for him. A person does not have complaints for outsiders. In fact, this Hadith
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he had no doubt whatsoever concerning the superiority of Abu Bakr &edilse.
Distancing himself from the pledge was in no way because of jealousy and
envy. Rather it was an affectionate and sincere complaint, and he did it out of
his gracefulness. It was not a real objection or protest.
Abu Bakr Medkg did not go to the Saqeefah to become the caliph. Rather, he
went to clear the misunderstanding between the Muhaajireen and the Ansaar. Even
when he reached there, he did not ask the people to pledge allegiance to him.
Rather, those who were present pledged their unanimous allegiance to him of their
own accord. Had he not accepted the pledge under such circumstances, it would
have probably resulted in rebellion. In such volatile and unstable circumstances, it
is not appropriate to ask why he did not call such and such person and why he did
not consult such and such person. When Abu Bakr Meals explained these reasons
to Ali Mexkg, all his complaints were removed and he pledged his allegiance to Abu
Bakr deals with his heart and life.
Abu Bakr's "exkg intention to give up the caliphate
Abu Bakr Medhe had accepted the caliphate because he feared disunity and also
because the people had insisted that he accept it. However, it pained him for having
accepted this heavy responsibility. He therefore remained sad and dejected in his
house. When 'Umar ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه went to Abu Bakr ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه ,he rebuked 'Umar ◌ُرَضِاللَّهُ عَنْه and
complained to him by saying: "You are the one who placed me in this serious
position. It is very difficult to pass judgement among the people." 'Umar cedule
consoled him by saying: "Have you not heard the words of Resulullah Ligaste auf
that when a ruler or judge uses all his faculties and abilities to pass judgement,
then when he passes his judgement, he will receive a single reward if he is wrong
in his judgement and a double reward if he is correct." On hearing this, Abu Bakr
.felt a bit easier رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ
It is stated in one Hadith that after the pledge of allegiance, Abu Bakr deals
remained in his house for three days. When he used to come to the Masjid, he
would climb the mimbar and say:
"O people! I am returning your pledge, so pledge your allegiance to whomever you
like." On each occasion, Ali Meals would stand up and say: "By Allah, we will
neither remove you nor will we take back our pledge. Who can remove you when it
was Rasulullah skal who put you forward?"
An interesting incident
When Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم passed away, 'Amr ibn Aas ◌ُرَضِاللَّهُ عَنْه was either in
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rallied around Abu Bakr Meals and appointed him caliph. The people of that place
(Bahrain or 'Ammaan) asked 'Amr ibn Aas deals: "Who is this person around
whom the people rallied. Is he the son of your Prophet?" He replied: "No." They
asked: "Is he his brother?" He replied: "No." They asked: "Is he his closest relative?"
He replied: "No." They asked: "Then who is he (that the people unanimously
elected him)?" He replied: "They appointed the best person amongst them and
made him their leader." The people said: "They will continue experiencing good as
long as they continue in this manner."

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صَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ The Pure Wives of Rasulullah
The wives of Rasulullah Ucieaf are the mothers to the believers in the honour
and respect that they deserve. Allah Ta'ala says:
مِنِسَآءَ النَّبِيِّلَسْتُنَّ كَاَحَدٍ مِّنَ النِّسَآءِ إِنِ اتَّقَيْتُنَّ فَلَا تَخْضَعْنَ بِالْقَوْلِ فَيَطْمَعَ الَّذِى فِيْ قَلْبِهِ مَرَهُّ
وَ قُلْنَ قَوْلًا مَّعْرُوْفًا ﴾ وَقَرْنَ فِيْ بُيُوْتِكُنَّ وَلَا تَبَرَّ جْنَ تَبَرُّ ◌َ الْجَاهِلِيَّةِ الْأُوْلِى وَ اقِمْنَ الصَّلَوةَوَ
أَتِيْنَ الزَّكُوةَ وَ اَطِعْنَ اللهَ وَ رَسُوْلَا إِنَّمَا يُرِيدُ اللّهُ لِيُذْهِبَ عَنْكُمُ الرِّجْسَ اَهْلَ الْبَيْتِ وَ
يُطَهِّرَكُمْ تَظْهِيْرًا ﴾ وَ اذْكُرْنَ مَا يُتْلِى فِىْ بُيُوْتِكُنَّ مِنْ أَيْتِ اللهِ وَ الْحِكْمَلُِ إِنَّ اللهَ كَانَ لَطِيْفًا
ع
خَبِيْرًا
"O wives of the Prophet! You are not like any of the other women provided you fear
(Allah). Therefore do not be too soft in speech lest he in whose heart is a disease
should be moved with desire. But speak in an honourable manner. Remain in your
homes and do not display yourselves as was the custom of displaying in the former
days of ignorance. Establish the Salaah and continue giving the zakaah, and
remain in the obedience of Allah and His Messenger. Allah only wants to remove
loathsome things from you, O family of the Prophet, and to completely purify you.
Remember what is recited in your homes of Allah's words and of wisdom. Surely
Allah knows the subtleties, all-aware." [Surah Ahzaab, verses 32-34]
Since they have been given this title of Mothers of the believers, it is absolutely
prohibited to marry them after the demise of Rasulullah Leaf. Allah Ta'ala
says:
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وَمَا كَانَ لَكُمْ أَنْ تُؤْذُّوْا رَسُوْلَ اللَّهِ وَلَآ أَنْ تَنْكِحُوًّا ازْوَاجَةً مِنْ بَعْدِةٍ أَبَدًاُ إِنَّ ذُلِكُمْ كَانَ عِنْدَ
اللهِ عَظِيْمًا (٣) إِنْ تُبُدُوْا شَيْئًا أَوْ تُخْفُوْهُ فَإِنَّ اللهَ كَانَ بِكُلِّ شَىْءٍ عَلِيْمًا
"It does not behove you to hurt the Messenger of Allah, nor to ever marry his wives
after him. Surely this act of yours is a major sin in the sight of Allah. If you say
anything openly or conceal it, Allah has knowledge of everything."
[Surah Ahzaab, verses 53-54]
Any self-respecting and self-honouring person will feel hurt to imagine his wife
going to someone else after he has departed from this world. Can there be anyone
more self-respecting and self-honouring in this entire world than Rasulullah
Lycka ? Moreover, since they have been given the title of "Mothers of the
believers", it is against their lofty status and position to enter into any other
marriage. To marry your father's wife is both rationally and traditionally
despicable. Allah Ta'ala says:
وَلَا تَنْكِحُوْا مَا نَكَحَ ابَآ ؤُ كُمْ مِّنَ النِّسَآءِ إِلَّا مَا قَدْ سَلَفَهُ إِنَّهَ كَانَ فَاحِشَةً وَمَقْنَااُ وَسَآءَ
ع
سَبِيْلَا
"Do not marry the women whom your fathers had married, except what has already
passed. This is an indecency, and a disgusting act, and an evil way."
[Surah Nisaa', verse 22]
The number of Rasulullah's Udaf wives and the order in
which he married them
Rasulullah Ucleai had 11 wives, two of whom had passed away in his very life:
Khadijah رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا and Zaynab bint Khuzaymah رضي اللَّهُ عَنْهَا .Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم had
nine wives at the time of his demise.
Abu Sa'eed Khudri ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه narrates that Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم said: "I did not
marry any of my wives nor did I get any of my daughters married except by
revelation from my Rabb which was brought to me by Jibraa'eel "tillate."
Ummul-Mu'mineen Khadijah Getkg
Khadijah (ca) is unanimously accepted as the first wife of Resulullah tracteurs.
She is also unanimously accepted as the first Muslim - no male or female preceded
her in embracing Islam. She was from the Quraysh tribe. Her father's name was
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follows: Khadijah bint Khuwaylid ibn Asd ibn 'Abd al-'Uzza ibn Qusayy. Her
lineage meets with that of Rasulullah Leaf at Qusayy.
Since she was free from the customs and habits of jaahiliyyah, she was
popularly referred to as Taahirah (the pure one) even before Rasulullah's Leaf
commission as a Prophet.
Her first marriage was with Abu Haalah ibn Zuraarah Tameemi. From this
marriage, she had two sons by the name of Hind and Haalah. Both these children
embraced Islam and are therefore Sahaabah als. Hind ibn Abi Haalah deals
was very eloquent in his speech. The detailed Hadith with regard to the physical
description of Rasulullah kalau is by and large narrated by him.
When Abu Haalah passed away, Khadijah (calle, married 'Ateeq ibn 'Aa'idh
Makhzumi from whom she had a daughter by the name of Hind. She also embraced
Islam and is blessed with being among the Sahaabiyaat. However, there are no
Ahaadith narrated from her. After some time, 'Ateeq also passed away and
Khadijah Geals remained a widow.
Nafisah bint Munibah narrates that Khadijah Gears was a very noble and
wealthy woman. When she became a widow, every nobleman from the Quraysh
desired to marry her. However, when Rasulullah caf went on a trade
journey with her goods and returned with immense profits, she became inclined
towards him. She sent a message to him asking him what was stopping him from
getting married. Rasulullah Leaf replied: "I do not possess anything." She
asked him: "If this concern of yours is taken care of, and you are invited towards a
woman who has wealth, beauty and compatibility, then do you still have any
excuse?" Rasulullah Lai asked: "Who is that woman?" She replied:
"Khadijah." Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم accepted this proposal.
The actual reason is that the closer the time for Resulullah's stugacheauf
commission as a Prophet came, the more miracles of his prophet-hood were
demonstrated. This used to happen through the statements of the 'Ulama' of the
Taurah and Injeel, by the statements of astrologers, or through unseen voices.
When any scholar of the Taurah or Injeel set eyes on him, he would immediately
say: "This young man is going to be the final Prophet whose glad tidings were
". عَلَيْهِالسَّلَامُ and Isa عَلَيْهِ السَّلامُ given by Musa
Khadijah "caule, had full knowledge of these incidents. She had heard from her
slave, Maysarah, the incidents that took place with Rasulullah cka on the
journey to Syria and the story of a monk. She had heard about Buhayra, the monk.
Her cousin, Waragah ibn Naufal, was an eminent scholar of the Taurah and Injeel.
He was awaiting the dawn of the last Prophet. Bearing in mind all these incidents,
Khadijah's رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا heart desired to marry Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم .Coincidentally, an
incident occurred that in one of the festivals of Jaahiliyyah, the women of Makkah
gathered. Khadijah Gears was also among them. She suddenly saw a person
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"There is going to be a Prophet in your city. His name will be Ahmad. Whoever
among you can become his wife should do so. On hearing this, all the women pelted
him with stones, except Khadijah. She remained silent."
Khadijah's Csaule heart was already filled with hopes and desires of having this
wonderful opportunity of being his wife. After hearing this announcement, the fire
of her hopes began burning even more.
When her slave, Maysarah, returned from the journey to Syria and related the
incidents that took place, and also the conversation with Nastoora, the monk, she
said: "If what the Jewish astrologer said is true, then it can be no one but him
".(صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Muhammad)
We learn from this that the women's assembly at that festival took place
before the return of Maysarah. Khadijah Goals was not merely given the name
Taahirah by chance, rather it was from Allah Ta'ala that He instilled this name in
the minds of the people so that her purity and chastity may become well known.
This is similar to Rasulullah Lakauf being given the title of Ameen - the
trustworthy, so that his trustworthiness and credibility may be an accepted fact,
and no one may have any reason to doubt. It is for such occasions that it is said
that the utterances of people should be considered to be the kettle-drum of Allah
Ta'ala. Khadijah Goals was the Maryam Gears of her time. She therefore received
a special share of the purity and chastity of Maryam (saules, when Allah Ta'ala
says in the Qur-aan:
وَطَهَّرَكِ وَاصْطَفْكِ عَلى نِسَآءِ الْعُلَمِيْنَ
"He purified you and chose you over the women of the worlds."
Khadijah Getkg got a share of this and was given the name Taahirah. It is now
obvious that such a pure and chaste woman will naturally be inclined towards a
person who is pure and chaste. Allah Ta'ala correctly said, and who can be more
correct than Him? Allah Ta'ala says:
الطَِّّبْتُ لِلطَّيِّبِيْنَ وَالطَِّّبُوْنَ لِلطَِّّبْتِ
"The pure females are for the pure males, and the pure males are for the pure
females."
Everyone is aware that prophet-hood and Messenger-ship is not any kingship. It
has nothing to do with the luxuries and comforts of this world. There is no way
that dirhams and dinaars can remain in the house of a Prophet, unless it remains
for a little while in wait for a person asking a loan. Weeks and months go by
without the fire-place being lit. Nights pass without any light being lit. It is also a
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the nature of women. Despite this and despite the fact that all the noblemen and
wealthy people of Makkah desired to marry Khadijah Geakg, she inclined towards
Muhammad gekauft. This is clear proof of her purity and chastity. From this, we
can also gauge the high understanding and foresight of Khadijah Geals. To desire
the marriage of a Prophet and a Messenger is not the work of an ordinary mind. It
is only deep intelligence and foresight that can prepare one for such a desire.
Intelligence demands that in order to enter into a marriage with a Prophet, the
woman must be prepared to wash her hands off from this world. She must be
prepared to cover herself with the blankets of poverty. The desire to marry a
Prophet is synonymous to desiring poverty. It is synonymous to inviting difficulties
and hardships.
Khadijah Geals fully considered all these factors and understood everything
fully well and then made the first move of proposing to Rasulullah Leaf . In so
doing, she dashed all the hopes of the noblemen of Makkah. How could that blessed
lady who had already resolved to shun the world ever bother to look at the slaves
of this world? When she had no concern for wealth, why should she have any
concern for the wealthy? How could the wealth and prosperity of a prosperous
person ever incline this woman toward him? This noble woman who is prepared to
sacrifice her own wealth for the cause of Allah Ta'ala!
Rasulullah Ucla consulted his kind uncle, Abu Taalib, and accepted her
proposal. Her father Khuwaylid, had already passed away. However, her uncle
'Umar ibn Asad, was alive at that time and he attended the marriage.
On the appointed date, Abu Taalib together with other members of the family
including Hamzah, went to the house of Khadijah Geals and the marriage rites
were performed. Abu Taalib read the marriage sermon and the dowry was set at
500 dirhams.
Khadijah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا was 40 years old at that time while Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم was
25 years old. Waraqah ibn Naufal was also present for the marriage. When Abu
Taalib completed his sermon, Waraqah ibn Naufal delivered a short speech.
Some Traditions state that after the offer and acceptance of the proposal,
Khadijah Gears had a cow slaughtered; food was cooked and fed to the guests.
The initial stage of Khadijah's (calle, hope and wish was fulfilled. The
destination (i.e. Resulullah's Lackauf commission as a Prophet) was still at a
distance. The discomfort and unease at waiting for this remained with her. On one
occasion, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم went to Khadijah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا.On seeing him, she
immediately embraced him and hugged him to her bosom. She then said:
"May my father and mother be sacrificed for you. I am not doing this for any
ulterior motive. Rather it is my wish that you will be the Prophet who is soon to be
commissioned. If you are commissioned, you may remember my right and position.
You should also make dua for me to the God who will commission you. Rasulullah
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forget the kindness you showed to me, and if someone else is made a Prophet, you
should understand that the God for whom you are doing this will never let your
deeds go to waste.'"
Zubayr ibn Bakkaar narrates that Khadijah (saules used to go repeatedly to
Waraqah ibn Naufal and inquire about Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم .He would reply:
ما أراه إلا نبى هذه الأمة الذى بشر به موسى وعيسى
"I am sure that he is the Prophet of this nation whose glad tidings Musa and 'Isa
gave."
A Hadith states that on one occasion, Khadijah Csaule went to Waraqah and
related something about Resulullah Lactating to him. In reply, Waraqah said a
poem. A part of it is as follows:
هذه خديجة تأتینی لأخبرها
وما لنا مخفی الغیب من خبر
جبريل أنك مبعوث إلى البشر
بأن أحمد يأتيه فيخبره
"This Khadijah comes to me again and again so that I may inform her, but I do not
have knowledge of the unseen that Jibraa'eel >Wiele will come to Ahmad and
inform him saying: 'You are commissioned (as a Prophet) to mankind."
لك إلا له فرجى الخير وانتظرى
فقلت علىَّ الذى ترجين ينجزه
"I said to her: It is not far fetched to assume that what you are hoping for, Allah will
certainly cause it to take place. You should therefore place your hopes in Allah and
remain waiting."
Children
It was from Khadijah رضي اللّهُ عَنْهَا that Rasulullah's ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم four daughters were born:
. رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا and Faatimah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا Umme Kulsoom ورَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا Ruqayyah, رَضّ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا Zaynab
Two sons were also born from her. Details in this regard will be given in the next
chapter, Insha Allah. The sons passed away at a very young age. However, the
daughters lived, grew up and also married.
Demise
As long as Khadijah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا remained alive, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم did not enter into
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three years before the emigration to Madinah). She was buried in Hajun. Rasulullah
tigaiduk personally lowered her into her grave. The Janaazah Salaah was not
prescribed at that time. She remained in the marriage of Rasulullah Lleauf for
25 years. She passed away at the age of 65.
إِنَّا للهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُوْنَ
"To Allah we belong and to Him is our return."
Virtues and merits
Abu Hurayrah Medkg narrates that on one occasion, Jibraa'eel Liche came to
Rasulullah Uckaf and said: "O Messenger of Allah! This Khadijah is about to
bring some food to you. When she does so, convey her Rabb's Salaams (greetings of
peace) to her and my Salaams to her as well. Give her glad tidings of a palace in
Jannah. This palace will be made of a single pearl. There will be no noise in this
palace nor any hardships and difficulties."
On hearing the above, Khadijah (saules said:
"Surely Allah Ta'ala is As-Salaam (the giver of peace) Himself. Peace be on
Fibraa'eel, the mercy of Allah and His blessings also." Ibnus Sunni adds from
another chain of narrators: "And peace be on all those who hear this Salaam, except
for shaytaan."
For Allah Ta'ala to convey His Salaam to someone is a virtue and merit that is
enjoyed by none other than Khadijah Geals. No one shares with her in this merit.
The 'Ulama are unanimous that the most superior women are the following
. رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا and Aa'ishah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا Faatimah , رضى اللَّهُ عَنْهَا three: Khadijah
Ummul-Mu'mineen Saudah bint Zam'ah kexks
A few days after the death of Khadijah Cure, Saudah Ccale, came into the
marriage of Rasulullah togattaauf. She was also from the noblewomen of the
Quraysh. Her lineage is Saudah bint Zam'ah ibn Qays ibn 'Abd Shams ibn 'Abdud
ibn Nasr ibn Maalik ibn Hasl ibn 'Aamir ibn Lu'ayy.
On reaching Lu'ayy ibn Ghaalib, her lineage meets with that of Rasulullah
Togatta. Her mother's name was Shamus bint Qays ibn 'Amr ibn Zaid. She was
from the Ansaar and the Banu Najjaar tribe. She embraced Islam at the beginning.
Her first marriage was with her cousin, Sukraan ibn 'Amr. When the Sahaabah
Acals went on the second emigration to Abyssinia, Saudah Geals and her
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passed away. They had one son by the name of 'Abdur Rahmaan. He also
embraced Islam and was martyred in the battle of Jalula.
Rasulullah Lockeauf was extremely grief-stricken by the death of Khadijah
Gewiss. Khaulah bint Hakeem Goals, came to him one day and said to him: "O
Messenger of Allah! I see you grief-stricken by the absence of Khadijah." He
replied: "Yes, she was the one who took care of all the children and saw to the
running of the house." Khaulah (cule asked: "Should I not send a proposal on
your behalf?" Rasulullah Lackauf replied: "It is the appropriate thing to do.
Women are more suited for such a task. Where do you intend sending a proposal?"
Khaulah Geaké replied: "If you desire a virgin wife, then you could marry the
daughter of the most beloved person to you, Aa'ishah, the daughter of Abu Bakr.
And if you desire a widow, Saudah bint Zam'ah is available. She brought Imaan in
you and follows you." Rasulullah Lycka. said: "Send a proposal to both places."
Khaulah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا first went to Saudah and said to her: "Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم sent
me with his proposal." She replied: "I have no reason to say no, but you should
speak to my father. Greet him in the jaahili way." Khaulah Gekke says: "I went to
him and greeted him by saying: 'Good morning'. He asked: 'Who is this?' I replied:
'I am Khaulah.' He welcomed me and asked: 'What is the reason for your visit?'
She replied: 'I have come to you with the proposal of Muhammad ibn 'Abdullah
ibn 'Abd al-Muttalib for your daughter.' On hearing this, he said: 'Without doubt
he is a noble and suitable person. But I do not know what Saudah has to say about
this.' I said: 'She is also ready.' Rasulullah caf thereafter went and the
marriage was solemnised."
When 'Abdullah ibn Zam'ah, the brother of Saudah Geule heard about this
marriage, he placed dust on his head (to display his disapproval). Later when he
embraced Islam, he regretted this action of his. Whenever he thought about this, he
would say: "I was extremely immature on that day when I placed dust on my head
on hearing of my sister's marriage to Rasulullah leaf."
Since the marriage of Saudah (caule, and Aa'ishah "calle, took place at almost
the same time, the historians differ as to which marriage took place first. The
correct and preferred opinion is that Saudah's Gears marriage took place first. The
dowry was fixed at 400 dirhams.
On one occasion, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم intended divorcing Saudah رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا .She
said to Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم :"O Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم! Keep me in your marriage.
It is my desire that I be raised among your wives on the day of Qiyaamah. Since I
am aged, I will give my turn to Aa'ishah." Rasulullah af accepted this. It is
learnt from some Ahaadith that he had already divorced her and revoked the
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Saudah Geaks was tall and quite heavily built. She had a humorous nature
and used to make Rasulullah Ucieaf laugh at times. She passed away in Zul
Hijjah 23 A.H. towards the end of the caliphate of 'Umar deals.
Ummul-Mu'mineen Aa'ishah Siddeeqah Geals
'Aa'ishah Goals is the daughter of Abu Bakr Meals. Her mother's name was
Zaynab with the title of Umme Rumaan. Aa'ishah Geals did not have any children
of her own. However, she was given the title of Umme 'Abdillah due to her
nephew, 'Abdullah ibn Zubayr ◌ُرضى اللَّهُ عَنْه .Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم married her after or
with Saudah رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا in Shawwaal 10 A.H.
Khawlah bint Hakeem (saules conveyed the proposal on behalf of Rasulullah
Local .. Abu Bakr Medshe said: "Mut'im ibn 'Adiyy had sent a proposal for his
son, Jubayr, which I have already accepted." Abu Bakr Meals was a person who
never went back on his promise. On saying this, he immediately went to the house
of Mut'im and asked him: "What have you decided about the marriage?" Mut'im's
wife was also present. He therefore addressed her asking: "What is your opinion in
this regard?" She replied: "If my son were to marry your daughter, I have this
strong feeling that he will abandon his religion, give up the religion of his
forefathers and embrace your religion." Abu Bakr Meals turned to Mut'im and
asked him: "What do you have to say?" He replied: "You have already heard what
my wife has to say." The tone in which Mut'im and his wife spoke to him was a
clear indication to him that he no longer had to fulfil his promise. He returned to
صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ saying: "I accept Rasulullah's رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا his house and informed Khaulah
proposal. He may come whenever he pleases." Rasulullah cheaf went over, the
marriage was solemnised and the dowry was set at 400 dirhams.
The marriage took place three years before the emigration to Madinah in the
month of Shawwaal in the 10th year of prophet-hood. Aa'ishah (calle, was six
years old at that time. The marriage was consummated seven or eight months after
the emigration, also in the month of Shawwaal. She was nine years and a few
months old at that time. She remained in the marriage of Rasulullah Laf for
nine years. She was 18 years old when Rasulullah clef passed away. She
remained alive for another 48 years and passed away in 57 A.H. in Madinah. In
accordance with her request, she was buried at night in Jannatul Baqi' (the
graveyard of Madinah).
Aa'ishah Gears was 66 years old at the time of her death. Abu Hurayrah
Leuke performed the Janaazah Salaah. Qaasim ibn Muhammad, 'Abdullah ibn
‘Abdur-Rahmaan, 'Abdullah ibn Abi 'Ateeq, 'Urwah ibn Zubayr and 'Abdullah ibn
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We had related the Hadith of Abu Sa'eed Khudri Medle that Rasulullah
Ligaclaus did not marry any woman without first receiving divine revelation from
Allah Ta'ala via Jibraa'eel "Wine. This also happened in the case of Aa'ishah
:said صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ narrates that Rasulullah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Abdullah ibn Umar. رضى اللَّهُ عَنْهَا
"Jibraa'eel Liche came to me and informed me that Allah Ta'ala has performed
my marriage to Aa'ishah, the daughter of Abu Bakr. I was also shown an image of
Aa'ishah, informing me that this is my wife."
Aa'ishah Geals was the daughter of Abu Bakr deals. She acquired a special
share of his understanding, insight, intelligence and trustworthiness. Umme
Rumaan was her mother. Resulullah stugaclau said about her: "The person who
wants to see the Huris of Jannah, should look at Umme Rumaan."
It was therefore the divine will of Allah Ta'ala that the daughter of
Rasulullah's Uckaf most beloved companion be given to him in marriage and
placed under his training from a very young age. At such an age, the heart was
absolutely clean and pure. No falsehood was ever depicted on it. Her age was one
of innocence. At the same time, there was no falsehood or deception from the
father and mother. In fact, the father enjoys the title of Siddeeq (one who
perpetually treads the truth), he is the envy of the angels, he enjoys the constant
companionship of Allah Ta'ala. The mother is like a Huri of Jannah. On such a
clear and pure tablet, whatever mark of the knowledge of prophet-hood is made on
it will be so firmly embedded and so productive that it will never be wiped out.
Consequently, she acquired such in-depth and wide-ranging knowledge in a
period of nine years, that after the demise of Rasulullah cial, whenever the
senior Sahaabah Arak encountered any problems in understanding certain
matters, they would consult with Aa'ishah caule. Her knowledge, her expertise in
jurisprudence and her knowledge of history were all accepted during the era of the
Sahaabah Acakss. This was to such an extent that it has been said that one quarter
of the injuctions of the Shari'ah have been narrated by her alone.
رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُم says that whenever the Sahaabah رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Abu Musa Ash'ari
encountered any problem in understanding any matter, they would consult
Aa'ishah Geakse, and they would certainly find a solution with her.
Knowledge
Imaam Zuhri aldas says that if the knowledge of Aa'ishah Goals was compared
with that of the rest of the wives of Rasulullah gateau and all the other women
of Islam, the knowledge of Aa'ishah (calle would surpass the rest.
Her eloquence in speech was such that Mu'aawiyah Medle says: "I have not
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She had deep knowledge of Arabic history and incidents. She knew many
poems by heart. When she had to say something, she would almost certainly quote
a poem in support of that.
Abstinence
The above were a few examples of her knowledge. The following is an example of
her abstinence. The fountain of all merits and virtues is two things: knowledge and
abstinence. Abstinence refers to severing ties with this world. Just as love for this
world is the root of all evil, abstinence from this world is the root of all good. O
Allah, make us abstinent in this world and bestow us the desire for the hereafter.
An example of her abstinence is as follows:
Umme Durrah used to frequent the house of Aa'ishah Gears. Umme Durrah
narrates: On one occasion, 'Abdullah ibn Zubayr deals sent two bundles of money
to Aa'ishah Goals. The money amounted to approximately 180 000 dirhams.
Aa'ishah Gears immediately began distributing this money. By the evening, she
did not have a single dirham left. She was fasting. When the sun set, she asked her
servant to present some food. She brought some bread and olive oil. Umme Durrah
said to her: "Had you bought some meat for one dirham, it would have been good
for you." Aa'ishah "call" replied: "Had you reminded me (when I had the money) I
would have bought it."
'Urwah deals says: "I saw Aa'ishah Gears distributing 70 000 dirhams at a
time while she was wearing patched clothes."
It was based on these qualities and merits that Rasulullah Leaf loved her
the most. Had he loved her solely because she was his only virgin wife, he would
have certainly forgotten Khadijah Goals. However, he used to constantly think of
Khadijah Csaule, and make mention of her. When he used to slaughter any animal,
he would certainly seek out the friends of Khadijah Geals and send some meat to
them. He did not marry any other woman as long as she was alive. On the other
hand, he married eight women while married to Aa'ishah (saules. Allah forbid, if
Rasulullah Uciaf was marrying merely to fulfil his desires, he would never
have married widows. Umm Salamah Goals and Safiyyah Geals were more
beautiful than Aa'ishah رضى اللَّهُ عَنْهَا .Rasulullah's ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم object in entering into
several marriages was to teach the ummah the injunctions and rulings that are
related to women which may be easily conveyed by his wives. What were the pure
wives of Rasulullah cka? They were actually students of a women's school.
The men were taught in Masjid-e-Nabawi while the pure wives were taught at the
house of Rasulullah caf. These wives were to become teachers of the ummah
later on. Each one of them acquired knowledge in accordance with her capability.
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is the bounty of Allah Ta'ala which He gives to whoever He wills. It is for this
reason that she is considered to be the best woman after Faatimah (saules and
- رَضِىَ اللهُ عَنْهَا Khadijah
These qualities and merits were naturally placed in the temperament of
Aa'ishah (saules by Allah Ta'ala. Allah Ta'ala then commanded His Messenger
Tugateau to take her into his marriage so that those natural qualities and merits
may come to the fore by staying with him and remaining under his tutelage. In this
way, the world may benefit from her knowledge. Eventually, this is what happened
- that the senior Sahaabah Acquise benefited from her knowledge.
"Umar ◌ُرضى اللَّهُ عَنْه, 'Abdullah ibn Umar ◌ُرَضّ اللّهُ عَنْه ,Abu Hurayrah ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه ,Abu Musa
رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُم and other senior Sahaabah رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Abdullah ibn 'Abbaas' رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Ash'ari
narrated from Aa'ishah Goals .. Senior Taabi'een like Sa'eed ibn Musayyib, 'Amr
ibn Maymun, 'Alqamah ibn Qays, Masruq, 'Abdullah ibn Hakeem, Aswad ibn
Yazeed, Abu Salamah ibn 'Abd ar-Rahmaan and others were her students.
Merits and virtues
1.
Aa'ishah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا narrates: "One day, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم said to me: '0
Aa'ishah! Here is Jibraa'eel "Wicie, he conveys Salaam to you.' I replied:
'Peace be on him, and also the mercy and blessings of Allah be on him.' I then
said: 'O Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم! You can see him while I cannot.""
2.
Abu Musa Ash'ari ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه narrates that Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم said: "There are
many men who reached great heights. However, from among the women, it is
only Maryam bint 'Imraan and Aasiyah, the wife of Fir'aun, that have
reached great heights, and the merit of Aa'ishah over all other women is like
Sareed (meat and broth) over all other food."
3.
Aa'ishah "call", says: "I have been bestowed with certain qualities from Allah
Ta'ala. No woman apart from Maryam Scale, has been bestowed with these
qualities. By Allah, I am not saying this out of pride. I am merely enumerating
the bounties and favours of Allah Ta'ala. They are:
• Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم did not marry any virgin woman apart from me.
· Before the marriage, the angels came down with an image of myself and
showed it to Rasulullah Uckauf saying: 'This is your wife. Allah orders
you to marry her.'
• Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم used to love me the most.
. I am the daughter of the person who was most beloved to Rasulullah
. رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ i.e, Abu Bakr , صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ

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· Several verses in the Qur-aan were revealed proving my innocence. I was
created pure and unadulterated. I am living with a pure and unadulterated
person (Rasulullah ,kaf.), and Allah Ta'ala promised my forgiveness
and noble sustenance.
صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ None of the other wives of Rasulullah. عَلَيْهِالسَّلَامُ I saw Jibraa'eel ●
. عَلَيْهِ السَّلامُ saw Jibraa'eel
. Jibraa'eel Liche would come with divine revelation to Rasulullah
under the صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ while I was lying down with Rasulullah صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
same sheet. Jibraa'eel Liche did not come like this to any of the other
wives.
. I had two nights and two days with Rasulullah Ucieaf while the other
wives had one night and one day. (Aa'ishah Cecale, had one night and one
day, which was her right. Later on, Saudah Goals gave her her turn
because Saudah Gealg had become old).
. When Rasulullah cheauf passed away, his head was in my lap.
. He was buried in my room.
Ummul-Mu'mineen Hafsah bint Umar Goals
Hafsah Geals is the daughter of 'Umar ibn Khattaab Medks. Her mother's name is
Zaynab bint Maz'oon (saules. Hafsah (caule, was born five years before prophet-
hood at the time when the Quraysh were busy renovating the Ka'bah. Her first
marriage was with Khunays ibn Hudhaafah Sahmi. She emigrated with her
husband to Madinah. He passed away after the Battle of Badr.
When Hafsah رَضِىَ للَّهُ عَنْهَا was widowed, Umar رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه went to 'Usmaan ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه and
said: "If you wish, I will get Hafsah married to you." 'Usmaan Meals replied: "I will
think about the matter and inform you." When I met him later on, 'Usmaan deals
excused himself and said that he does not intend marrying her. 'Umar deals says:
"I then went to Abu Bakr Meals and said to him: 'If you wish, I will get Hafsah
married to you."" Abu Bakr Meals remained silent and did not give any reply. I
was quite grieved by his response. A few days later Rasulullah Leaf proposed
to her. I got Hafsah married to Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم .Abu Bakr ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه met me after
that and said: 'O 'Umar! You are probably angry with me. The reason why I did not
give you any reply was that I knew that Rasulullah Uckaf was intending to
propose to her. I therefore remained silent and did not feel it appropriate to reveal
Rasulullah's ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم secret. Had Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم not proposed to her, I
would have certainly accepted your offer."

610
صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Seeratul Mustafa
The preferred opinion is that Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم married Hafsah رَضِاللَّهُ عَنْهَا in 3
A.H.
On one occasion, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم divorced Hafsah رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا .Jibraa'eel
planle came down with the divine instruction saying:
ارجع حفصة فإنها صوامة قوامة وإنها زوجتك فى الجنة
"Take back Hafsah for she fasts a lot, prays a lot and she is your wife in Jannah."
Hafsah Goals passed away in Madinah in Sha'baan 45 A.H. during the caliphate of
Mu'aawiyah Medkg. Marwaan ibn Hakam performed the Janaazah Salaah. She was
60 years old at the time of her death.
Ummul-Mu'mineen Zaynab bint Khuzaymah Geaký
Her name was Zaynab, but because she was extremely generous even before Islam,
she was given the title Ummul-Masaakeen - the mother of the poor. Her father's
name was Khuzaymah ibnul-Haaris Hilaali. Her first marriage was with 'Abdullah
ibn Jahsh &eals. He was martyred in 3 A.H. in the battle of Uhud. On the expiry of
her 'iddah, Rasulullah Ucía proposed to her. The dowry was set at 500
dirhams. Two or three months after the marriage, she passed away. Rasulullah
Latif. personally performed the Janaazah Salaah and she was buried in
Jannatul Baqi'. She was 30 years old at the time of her death.
Ummul-Mu'mineen Umme Salamah bint Abi Umayyah (saules
Umme Salamah was her title while her name was Hind. She was the daughter of
Abu Umayyah Qurashi Makhzumi. Her mother's name was 'Aatikah bint 'Aamir
ibn Rabi'ah. Her first marriage was with her cousin, Abu Salamah ibn 'Abd al-Asad
Makhzumi. She embraced Islam together with her husband and also undertook the
first emigration to Abyssinia with him. On returning from there, she emigrated to
Madinah.
Abu Salamah deals participated in the battles of Badr and Uhud. In the Battle
of Uhud, he injured his side. He had to treat it for about a month till it healed. In
the beginning of Muharram 4 A.H., Rasulullah Leaf sent him at the head of a
small army. They returned after 29 days. On his return, his old wound resurfaced
and he eventually passed away on account of it on 8 Jumaadal-Ukhraa 4 A.H.
Umme Salamah Geals says: "One day, my husband, Abu Salamah came into
the house and said to me: 'I have heard a Hadith from Rasulullah Lexi which
is more beloved to me than this world and whatever it contains. The Hadith is:
'When a person is afflicted by any calamity and he says: