Life of Khadijah bint Khuwaylid

Early Life & Business

100

Khadija was born and raised in this prominent city, which later became the birthplace and holiest site of Islam.

What is Makkah?

200

She belonged to this powerful and noble merchant tribe that ruled over Mecca.

What is the Quraysh

300

Due to her impeccable character, honesty, and high status, she was widely known by this honorific title before the advent of Islam.

What is Al-Tahira (The Pure One)?

400

Khadija was highly successful in this profession, independently managing a massive trade caravan network that rivaled the rest of her tribe combined.

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What is a Business Woman/Merchant?

Marriage & Family

100

Khadija first hired Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to manage her trade caravans traveling to this northern region.

What is Syria?

200

This was the approximate age of Khadija when she married Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who was 25 at the time.

What is 40?

300

This daughter of Khadija and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) went on to marry Ali ibn Abi Talib and remains one of the most revered figures in Islamic history.

Who is Fatima?

400

This close friend or relative of Khadija acted as the intermediary to propose marriage to Muhammad on Khadija's behalf.

• Who is Nafisa bint Munya?

First Female Muslim

100

Khadija holds this historic title within the entire global community of Islam.

• Who is the first person (and first woman) to accept Islam?

200

When Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) returned terrified from this cave after receiving the first revelation, Khadija comforted, blanketed, and reassured him.

What is the Cave of Hira?

300

Khadija took the Prophet to see this learned Christian cousin of hers, who validated the divine nature of the revelation.

Who is Waraqah ibn Nawfal?

400

Khadija used this resource entirely to support the early Muslim community, ease their suffering, and sustain them through intense socio-economic boycotts.

What is her wealth / fortune?

Sacrifice & Legacy

100

The year Khadija passed away is known by this poignant name in Islamic history due to the profound grief it caused the Prophet.

What is the Year of Sorrow (Aam al-Huzn)?

200

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did this out of respect, devotion, and love for Khadija during their entire 25 years of marriage.

What is remaining monogamous (not marrying any other wives while she was alive)?

300

According to Islamic tradition, the Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) commanded the Prophet to convey greetings of peace (Salam) to Khadija from this source.

Who is Allah (God)?

400

Khadija passed away during the grueling 3-year social and economic boycott of the Muslims, which took place in this valley outside Mecca.

What is the Shi'b Abi Talib (Valley of Abu Talib)?