Wives of the Holy Prophet (SAW)

Hadhrat Ayesha (ra)

100

Soon after the death of his first wife, Hadhrat Khadija (ra), the Holy Prophet (saws) saw in a revelation a representation of Hadhrat Ayesha (ra). What was this representation?

After Hadhrat Khadija’s (ra) passing, the Holy Prophet (saws) realized the importance of marrying again, not just for setting a model of superior domestic relations for the community, but so that his wives could facilitate the teachings of Islamic injunctions. The Holy Prophet (saws) prayed to Allah T’ala for guidance and as a result, he saw in a dream Gabriel, who presented him with a green silk handkerchief and said, “this is your wife, in this world and the hereafter.” When the Holy Prophet (saws) looked at the handkerchief, he saw a picture of Hadhrat Ayesha (ra).

200

How can Hadhrat Asma’s age inform us as to the minimum age of Hadhrat Ayesha at the time of her marriage?

We know that Hadhrat Asma was 28 years old at hijrah. We also know that Hadhrat Ayesha was 10 years younger than her sister. Therefore we can deduce that hadhrat Ayesha was no younger than 18 years at the time of actual marriage

300

How much of the Islamic faith can be learned from Hadhrat Ayesha (ra)?

The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) encouraged his wives to seek knowledge and once stated that "half the religion of Islam could be learned from Hadhrat Ayesha (his wife)." The many years Ayesha (ra) spent in his company allowed for her to hear and witness his words and actions, thereby enabling her to recount them to the followers of Islam after his passing.

400

The Holy Prophet (saws) once told Hazrat Ayesha (ra) that he knew her really well by the way she would refer to him. How did she refer to him when she was happy with him, and how did she refer to him when he was angry with him?

The Holy Prophet saw explained that when Hazrat Ayeshara is happy with him, she refers to Allah as “Rabb-e-Muhammad saw” in her discourse, whereas when she is angry at the Holy Prophetsaw, she refers to Allah as “Rabb-e-Ibrahim (as)”. (HKMV Juma Khutba January 23, 2004)

500

What is the famous saying of Hadhrat Ayesha (ra) that validates the truthful advent of Hadhrat Masih Maud?

"Say he was Khataman Nabiyyeen, but do not say that there will be no prophet after him."

Hadhrat Khadija (ra)

100

What was Hadhrat Khadija’s nickname, and what did it mean?

She was nicknamed “Tahira,” which means “purity” or “virtue” .

200

After Hadhrat Khadija’s demise, the Holy Prophet (saws) referred to her as the best woman of her time. Which other woman in time did he compare her to?

“the best woman of her time was Mary, daughter of Imran, and the best woman of her time was Khadija, daughter of Khuwailid.”

300

Which member of Hadhrat Khadija’s (ra) family was martyred in defense of the Holy Prophet (saws) and describe the incident?

Hadhrat Khadija’s (ra) son, Haarith, showed great bravery in defending the Holy Prophet (SawS). Once the Holy Prophet (saws) was commanded by Allah T’ala to preach openly. He went to the Kaaba and exclaimed, “Declare! There is none worthy of worship save Allah.” The Quraish who were present there were very offended and rushed to attack the Holy Prophet (saws). When Haarith learned of the attack, he rushed over to defend the Prophet (saws). A sword was drawn on him and he died.

400

Soon after marriage, Hadhrat Khadija (ra) gave away her wealth and slaves. What eventually became of these possessions?

After ascertaining her sincerity in wanting to give up her belongings, he stated that he would distribute them to the poor and set free the slaves.

500

Who in the history of Islam Ahmadiyyat is likened to Hadhrat Khadija (ra) and describe the similarities.

Hadhrat Amma Jan (ra) was called Khadija by the Promised Messiah (as) as he had strong affection for his wife as the Holy Prophet (saws) had for Hadhrat Khadija. Both ladies were married for about 24 years and each bore their husband 10 children.

Hazrat Zainab Bint Jahsh (ra)

100

The HPSAW once said to all of his wives: “[In the hereafter] the one [amongst you] who will meet me the first is the one who has the longest hands.” What quality was he referring to?

He was referring to Hazrat Zainab Bin Jahsh because of her charitable qualities.

200

During the Hazrat Umar (RA) khilafat, a pile of gold was returned to Hazrat Zainab during the time of war. What did she do with the gold and how did Allah reward her?

Hadhrat Zainab told her maid to call the poor of Medina and distrube the gold amont them. When all of the gold was distributed, Hadhrat Zainab(ra) asked her maid to remove the cover from another pile. When she removed the cover there were 80 Dinars. Hazrat Zainab (ra) accepted the Dinars as her share and thanked Allah Almighty.

300

Hazrat Zainab (ra) was married twice, who was she married to before HPSAW?

Her first husband was Hazrat Zaid (ra), who was a freed slave and adopted son of HPSAW. Hazrat Zaid(ra) divorced her because their marriage had problems and Hazrat Zainab (ra) was unhappy.

400

Why did the HPSAW arrange Hazrat Zainab (ra), a woman belonging to a noble family, to Hazrat Zaid (ra), an ex-slave?

To set a good example of marriage based on qualities other than the nobility or wealth of a person.

500

What revelation was manifested for the marriage proposal between Hadhrat Zainab (ra) and Hadhrat Zaid (ra)?

When Hazrat Zainab’s (ra) family refused the proposal, Allah revealed: “And it behooves not a believing man or a believing woman, when Allah and his Messenger have decided a matter, that there should be a choice for them in the matter concerning them. And whoso disobeys Allah and His Messenger surely strays away in manifest error.” (33:37)

Hazrat Ummi Habibah (ra)

100

Hadrat Ummi Habibah (ra) and her first husband, Ubaidullah ibn Jahsh(ra) together accepted Islam and migrated to Abyssinia. What something happened soon after that forced Hazrat Ummi Habibah to separate from her husband, what was that?

He embraced Christianity and attempted to convert her. This put her in great difficulty and left her no choice but to choose Islam and leave her husband and live in miserable conditions.

200

Why did Hazrat Ummi Habibah not allow her father, Abu Sufyan, to sit on the bed of HPSAW?

She had such a high regard for her husband that she would not mind sacrificing her love for her father for the sake of the HPSAW. When he was about to sit at the bed of the HPSAW, Hazrat Ummi Habibah (ra) immediately folded the bed. Abu Sufyan asked “Does the bed not deserve me or do I not deserve the bed?” she replied that the bed belongs to HPSAW and he being a disbeliever and impure person does not deserve to sit on his bed.

300

What sacrifice did Allah reward Hadhrat Ummi Habibah for with the marriage to the Holy Prophet (SAW)?

Hazrat Ummi Habibah underwent great hardship upon leaving her husband as she raised their only daughter alone.

400

What was the name of Hadhrat Ummi Habibah's (ra) father?

Abu Sufyan.

500

What advice did Hazrat Ummi Habibah (ra) pass on to Hazrat Zainab bint Abi Salmah when she visited Hazrat Ummi Habibah (ra) upon her father’s passing?

I had no desire for perfume except that I hear the HPSAW say from the pulpit: “It is not permissible for a woman who belives in Allah and the Last Day that she should mourn a dead persona for more than 3 days except in the case of her husband when the period of mourning is 4 months and 10 days ”

Hazrat Safiyyah (ra)

100

Hadhrat Safiyyah (ra) was the daughter of Huyyay ibn Akhtab, the chief of the Banu Nadir tribe, what religion did she leave to accept Islam and marry him?

Judaism.

200

What did HPSAW instruct Hadhrat Safiyyah (ra) to do when she felt inferior compared to the other Quraishi born wives?

HPSAW consoled and instructed her to tell his other wives who annoy her that she is better than them as the HPSAW is her husband, Moses (as) is her great granduncle and Aaron (as) is her great grandfather.

300

How did she earn the title “Mother of the Faithful?

When Hadrat Safiyyah (ra) agreed to marry the HPSAW, the Companions (ra) of the HPSAW were keen to see whether or not she observed Purdah. The HPSAW made her observe purdah from which everyone came to know that she had become the “Mother of the Faithful”

400

Why was it so difficult for Hadhrat Safiyyah adjust as HPSAW wife?

She was considered an inferior compared to the rest of the prophet’s wives who came from the Quraishi families and other Arab tribes.

500

Hazrat Safiyyah had a profound love for her husband, HPSAW; what did she say that shocked the rest of his wives at a time when HPSAW was seriously ill?

Seeing the HPSAW in such a condition, Hazrat Safiyyah (ra) said, “I wish that HPSAW becomes completely healthy and I get his disease. ”