Mothers of the Believers
The Mothers of the Believers, may Allah be pleased with them, are the wives of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This title is a mark of honor and distinction for them, elevating their status above all women in the world. Allah states in the Holy Qur’an: {The Prophet is closer to the believers than their own selves, and his wives are their mothers.} Understanding the life of our beloved Prophet, as well as the lives of his family and companions, is a crucial part of our love and admiration for him. By studying his life as a Prophet, husband, father, and teacher, we can glean invaluable lessons from their remarkable stories and experiences.
Religious Questions About the Mothers of the Believers
What are the names of the Mothers of the Believers?
The names of the Prophet’s wives (peace be upon him) are as follows:
- Khadijah bint Khuwaylid.
- Sawda bint Zam’a.
- Aisha bint Abu Bakr as-Siddiq.
- Zaynab bint Khuzaymah al-Hilaliyah.
- Umm Salamah Hind bint Abi Umayyah al-Makhzumiyah.
- Zaynab bint Jahsh al-Asadiyah.
- Juwayriyyah bint al-Harith al-Khuza’iyah.
- Umm Habibah Ramlah bint Abi Sufyan al-Umariyah.
- Safiyyah bint Huyayy ibn Akhtab an-Nadriyah.
- Maimunah bint al-Harith ibn Hazn al-Hilaliyah.
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Who was the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
The first wife of the Prophet was Lady Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, may Allah be pleased with her.
At what age did the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) marry Umm al-Mu’minin Khadijah bint Khuwaylid?
He was twenty-five years old at the time of marriage.
How many years older was Umm al-Mu’minin Khadijah bint Khuwaylid than the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
There was a fifteen-year age difference between them; Khadijah was forty years old when she married the Prophet.
How many children did the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) have with Umm al-Mu’minin Khadijah bint Khuwaylid?
Umm al-Mu’minin Khadijah, may Allah be pleased with her, bore the Prophet two sons named Qasim and Abdullah, as well as four daughters: Zaynab, Umm Kulthum, Ruqayyah, and Fatimah, may Allah be pleased with them all.
What was the profession of Lady Khadijah bint Khuwaylid?
She was a noble and wealthy trader who often hired men to work with her in business ventures.
What was the name given to the year in which Lady Khadijah and the Prophet’s uncle Abu Talib died?
This year is known as the Year of Sadness, marking the tenth year of the Prophet’s mission.
Which of the Mothers of the Believers was nicknamed “Mother of the Orphans”?
That title belongs to Zaynab bint Jahsh, may Allah be pleased with her, due to her compassion and care for the less fortunate.
Who was the last of the Mothers of the Believers to pass away?
Umm Salamah bint Abi Umayyah, may Allah be pleased with her, was the last to die, passing away in the year 62 AH (some say 61 AH or 59 AH).
Which of the Mothers of the Believers was instrumental in leading her entire tribe to Islam through her marriage to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
This was Umm al-Mu’minin Juwayriyyah bint al-Harith, may Allah be pleased with her.
Which of the Mothers of the Believers received peace from Allah through the Angel Gabriel and was promised a palace in Paradise?
This honor was bestowed upon Umm al-Mu’minin Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, may Allah be pleased with her. A hadith states: “Gabriel came to me and said, ‘O Messenger of Allah! This is Khadijah who has come to you with a bowl containing food or drink. When she arrives, greet her with peace from her Lord and from me, and give her the glad tidings of a house in Paradise made of pearls, in which there is neither any uproar nor exhaustion.’
Which of the Mothers of the Believers advised the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) during the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah?
That was Umm al-Mu’minin Umm Salamah, may Allah be pleased with her.
Who is known for the saying: “Your families married you, but Allah married me from above the seven heavens”?
This profound statement was made by Umm al-Mu’minin Zaynab bint Jahsh, may Allah be pleased with her.
Which of the Mothers of the Believers was exonerated from above the seven heavens?
This honor belongs to Umm al-Mu’minin Aisha bint as-Siddiq, may Allah be pleased with both of them, during the incident of slander (Ifk).
How many hadiths were narrated by the Mothers of the Believers about the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
They reported a total of three thousand (3000) hadiths, according to scholars of Sunni tradition.
Which of the Mothers of the Believers narrated the most hadiths from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
The most prolific narrator among them was Aisha bint Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, may Allah be pleased with her.