Khadija (rA)
At what age did the Prophet (S) marry Khadija?
25
Who was Asiya?
The wife of the most powerful and corrupt rulers of all time - Firawn
Who was Zainab (rA) married to?
Her cousin, Abul Al-Aas ibn Al-Rabi who was a noble man
What was Asma’ bint Yazeed known for?
“The women’s representative” on behalf of the Muslim women to the Prophet (SAW).
What was the year that Khadija passed away in known as?
Year of sorrow
What are some of the crimes of Fir’awn?
He oppressed the people of Bani Israel, he killed all baby boys every other year and called himself a god.
What are some of the struggles Zainab faced in Mecca? Name 2.
Witnessed her mother passing away, the boycott, her father being tortured, and her husband refused to convert, and she was left in Mecca when all the Muslims migrated to Medina.
Who are the Ansar?
Those who welcomed the Muhajireen and supported and believed in the Prophet (SAW) in Medina.
How did Khadija (rA) comfort the Prophet (SAW) when he received Wahy or revelation?
She covered him, assured him that Allah (swt) would never dishonor him - reminding him of his service to the community - and took him to her cousin Warqah ibn Nawfal.
Who does Asiya take in as her son and raise him in their palace? And where did she find him?
Musa (AS) and she found him in a basket floating in the river in front of her
In what battle did Zainab’s husband fight against the Muslims?
Battle of Badr
What was Asma (rA)’s concern?
She felt that opportunities for committing good acts were more available for men than women, and wanted to see if women would be granted a share of the overall reward.
How did Khadija (rA) pass away?
After three years of the boycott, her body grew frail.
What encouraged Asiya to speak out about her faith?
After seeing the hairdresser of the daughter of Firawn and her children die for the sake of Allah (swt), it encouraged her to express her faith in Allah.
Why did Zainab migrate to Medina? And What happened on the way to Medina?
New verses were revealed that forbid marriage between a Muslim women and mushrik/polytheist man, so the Prophet (SAW) asked for Zainab to come to Medina. A group of men struck her camel and she fell off, losing her baby.
How did the Prophet (SAW) respond to her concerns?
The Prophet SAW assured all women, until the day of judgment, that their reward would be guaranteed as long as they fulfilled their duties - and it equated to fighting/jihad for Allah (swt)’s sake.
What is the name of the servant that told Khadija (rA) about the good character of the Prophet (SAW)?
Maysarah
What is the dua that Asiya made before dying (in English or Arabic)?
رب ابن لي عندك بيتاً في الجنة ونجني من فرعون وعمله ونجني من القوم الظالمين “My Lord, build me a house in Paradise near you and Deliver Me from Firawn and his evil-doing, and save me from the wrongdoing people.”
What did Zainab give in ransom for her husband? And how did the Prophet (SAW) react?
She gave the necklace of her mother Khadija (rA) (that was gifted to her). When the Prophet (SAW) saw this, he became emotional and told his companions to set Abu Al As free while returning the necklace to Zainab.
What battle did Asma’ participate in?
Battle of Yarmuk.