Relation to Prophet (sws)
How was Umm Ayman related to the Prophet (SWS)?
She was not related through blood. But she was like his mother after his mother due to her taking care of him throughout his blessed life.
How did she deal with difficulty?
She always was patient and turned to Allah (SWT)
Which part of the world did Umm Ayman come from?
Abyssinia, current day Ethiopia in Africa
Did Umm Ayman want to get married?
No she didn't
What happened to her first husband?
He died.
True or False: She was the only person to know the Prophet (SWS) from birth till death.
True
Did she ever complain when going through difficulty?
No she never complained.
How did Umm Ayman come to Makkah?
She arrived as a young slave girl.
Why didn't Umm Ayman want to get married?
"I shall never leave you. Does a mother abandon her son?"
how many children did Umm Ayman have?
Two sons
How was Umm Ayman (RA) introduced to Khadija (RA)?
The Prophet (PBUH) introduces her as his mother after his mother.
In what conditions did she migrate from Makkah to Madina?
Harsh conditions, sand storm, extreme thirst and hunger
Who bought her as a slave?
Abdullah the father of the Prophet (SWS)
Who was Umm Ayman's (RA) second husband? How big was the age gap?
Zaid ibn Haritha (RA)
at least 20 year gap
What was the name of her sons?
Ayman and Usama bin Zayd
According to a narration, when the Prophet (PBUH) did not want to eat when visiting Barakah's (RA) home, what would Umm Ayman (RA) do?
She would force the food into the Prophet's (PBUH) mouth/put it in front of him and say eat.
After the Prophet (PBUH) passed away, Abu Bakr (RA) and Omar ibn Khattab (RA) visited Umm Ayman, what did Umm Ayman do and why did she do that?
Umm Ayman (RA) began to cry and said I'm crying because the revelation has ceased coming from the heaven.
Approximately how many years old was she when the Prophet (SWS) was born?
10-13 yrs
Who was her first husband and where was he from?
Ubayd bin Zayd from Yathrib
How old was she when her second marriage took place?
Almost 50 years.
Where was Umm Ayman when the father of Prophet (SWS) died?
Makkah with Amina
What did the Prophet (SWS) say to her when she arrived in Madina after her migration journey?
Yaa Umm Ayman! Ya Ummi! (O Umm Ayman! O my mother!) Indeed for you is a place in Paradise!"
Where was Umm Ayman when Amina died?
Al-Abwa between Madina and Makkah, she was with Amina where Amina died.
How did her second marriage take place?
Should one of you desire to marry a woman from the people of Paradise, let him marry Umm Ayman."
Zayd ibn Haritha stood up and said:
"Messenger of Allah, I shall marry Umm Ayman. By Allah, she is better than women who have grace and beauty."
She remained a widow till her own death. True or false?
True