Lesson 92Lesson 92Year of Sadness – Prophet’s Year of Sadness – Prophet’s

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[26] The Death of Khad[26] The Death of Khadîîjah and a list of his jah and a list of his children and his subsequent wives:children and his subsequent wives:

Three years before Three years before HijrahHijrah (immigration) to Al- (immigration) to Al-Madînah, in the same month his uncle Abu-Madînah, in the same month his uncle Abu-

Tâlib died, the “Mother of the Believers” and Tâlib died, the “Mother of the Believers” and wife of the Prophet (wife of the Prophet (SAWSSAWS), Khadîjah bint ), Khadîjah bint

Khuwaylid (Khuwaylid (RARA), died as well. ), died as well.

The Prophet's grief was immense since she was The Prophet's grief was immense since she was his strongest advocate and one of the kindest his strongest advocate and one of the kindest

people to him. people to him.

He did not take another wife until she died. He He did not take another wife until she died. He often remembered her fondly after her death often remembered her fondly after her death

and prayed for her. and prayed for her.

She bore him all of his sons except Ibrâhîm. She bore him all of his sons except Ibrâhîm. Their first son was Al-Qâsim who died at a Their first son was Al-Qâsim who died at a

very young age. very young age.

It is said that he lived until he learned how to It is said that he lived until he learned how to ride a horse. It was after this son that the ride a horse. It was after this son that the

Prophet (Prophet (SAWSSAWS) was called "Abul-Qâsim". ) was called "Abul-Qâsim".

Their second child was Zaynab who married Al-Their second child was Zaynab who married Al-`Âs ibn ur-Rubay` before the beginning of the `Âs ibn ur-Rubay` before the beginning of the

Message. Message.

She gave birth to Umâmah, who married `Ali ibn She gave birth to Umâmah, who married `Ali ibn Abu-Tâlib after the death of his wife Fâtimah Abu-Tâlib after the death of his wife Fâtimah

Az-Zahrâ'. Az-Zahrâ'.

Ruqayyah was the third child, who married Ruqayyah was the third child, who married `Uthmân ibn Affân; and together they `Uthmân ibn Affân; and together they

immigrated to Abyssinia. immigrated to Abyssinia.

After her death, he married her sister Um-After her death, he married her sister Um-Kulthûm in Al- Madînah. Kulthûm in Al- Madînah.

After Ruqayyah, Um-Kulthûm was born and After Ruqayyah, Um-Kulthûm was born and then Fâtimah, who married `Ali ibn Abu-Tâlib. then Fâtimah, who married `Ali ibn Abu-Tâlib.

Fâtimah gave birth to Al-Hasan and Al-Fâtimah gave birth to Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn. Husayn.

`Abdullâh was then born, who was also called `Abdullâh was then born, who was also called At-Tayyib (Arabic: good, of noble descent) At-Tayyib (Arabic: good, of noble descent)

and At-Tâhir (Arabic: pure, virtuous). and At-Tâhir (Arabic: pure, virtuous).

His birth was after the Message, but he also died His birth was after the Message, but he also died young. young.

None of the Prophet's children outlived him None of the Prophet's children outlived him except for Fâtimah who lived only six months except for Fâtimah who lived only six months

after his death. after his death.

In the month following the death of Khadîjah, In the month following the death of Khadîjah, the Prophet (the Prophet (SAWSSAWS) married the Qurayshi ) married the Qurayshi

woman Sawdah bint Zam`ah. woman Sawdah bint Zam`ah.

She was one of the earliest believers, and had She was one of the earliest believers, and had immigrated with her husband to Abyssinia immigrated with her husband to Abyssinia

during the second immigration. during the second immigration.

Shortly after their return, the husband died. Shortly after their return, the husband died. Hence, the Prophet Hence, the Prophet (SAWS)(SAWS) married her. married her.

An older woman, she is the wife who gave up An older woman, she is the wife who gave up her nights with the Prophet (her nights with the Prophet (SAWSSAWS) to her co-) to her co-

wife, `Â'ishah, a few years after they were wife, `Â'ishah, a few years after they were married. married.

The Prophet then married `Â'ishah bint Abu The Prophet then married `Â'ishah bint Abu Bakr As-Siddîq when she was about six or Bakr As-Siddîq when she was about six or

seven years old. seven years old.

They were wed when she was nine years old. They were wed when she was nine years old. She was his dearest wife, and the most She was his dearest wife, and the most

knowledgeable woman in the nation, to the knowledgeable woman in the nation, to the extent that the Prophet's eminent companions extent that the Prophet's eminent companions

used to ask her about religious matters. used to ask her about religious matters.

The revelation never came to the Prophet The revelation never came to the Prophet ((SAWSSAWS) while he was in another woman's bed.) while he was in another woman's bed.

Afterwards, he married Hafsah bint `Umar ibnul-Afterwards, he married Hafsah bint `Umar ibnul-Khattâb. He then married Zaynab bint Khattâb. He then married Zaynab bint

Khuzaymah ibn ul-Hârith, who died two Khuzaymah ibn ul-Hârith, who died two months after their marriage. months after their marriage.

He then married the Qurashi woman Um-He then married the Qurashi woman Um-Salamah Hind bint Abu Umayyah. Salamah Hind bint Abu Umayyah.

After that he married his cousin Zaynab bint After that he married his cousin Zaynab bint Jahsh who was from the tribe of Banu Asad Jahsh who was from the tribe of Banu Asad

ibn Khuzaymah. ibn Khuzaymah.

She was the daughter of his paternal aunt She was the daughter of his paternal aunt Umaymah. Umaymah.

He then married Juwayriyah bint ul-Hârith after He then married Juwayriyah bint ul-Hârith after he freed her. he freed her.

She had been a captive from the tribe of Banu She had been a captive from the tribe of Banu Al-Mustaliq, and he did this so that the Al-Mustaliq, and he did this so that the Muslims would follow his example. Muslims would follow his example.

Consequently, all the Muslims freed the women Consequently, all the Muslims freed the women captives of Al-Mostaliq in honor of this captives of Al-Mostaliq in honor of this

marriage. marriage.

As a result, the entire tribe of Banu Al-Mustaliq As a result, the entire tribe of Banu Al-Mustaliq embraced Islam, and thus Juwayriyah was the embraced Islam, and thus Juwayriyah was the

most fortunate woman among her people.most fortunate woman among her people.

Following that, the Prophet (Following that, the Prophet (SAWSSAWS) married Um-) married Um-Habîbah bint Abu-Sufyîn Sakhr ibn Harb, who Habîbah bint Abu-Sufyîn Sakhr ibn Harb, who

was also called Hind or Ramlah. was also called Hind or Ramlah.

Afterwards, he married Safiyyah bint Huyay ibn Afterwards, he married Safiyyah bint Huyay ibn Akhtab, the chieftain of the tribe of Banu An-Akhtab, the chieftain of the tribe of Banu An-

Nadîr. Nadîr.

His last wife was Maymûnah bint ul-Hârith, who His last wife was Maymûnah bint ul-Hârith, who had been married before to his uncle, the had been married before to his uncle, the

greatest martyr, Hamzah ibn `Abdul-Muttalib. greatest martyr, Hamzah ibn `Abdul-Muttalib.

She was also the aunt of `Abdullâh ibn `Abbâs. She was also the aunt of `Abdullâh ibn `Abbâs. The Prophet (The Prophet (SAWSSAWS) married her in Makkah ) married her in Makkah

during the `Umrah (small pilgrimage to during the `Umrah (small pilgrimage to Makkah) he made in the seventh Makkah) he made in the seventh Hijri Hijri year, year, but they were not wed until he finished his but they were not wed until he finished his

`Umrah. `Umrah.

When the Prophet (When the Prophet (SAWSSAWS) died, he was married ) died, he was married to nine wives: `Â'ishah, Hafsah, Zaynab bint to nine wives: `Â'ishah, Hafsah, Zaynab bint Jahsh, Um-Salamah, Safiyyah, Um-Habîbah, Jahsh, Um-Salamah, Safiyyah, Um-Habîbah,

Maymûnah, Sawdah and Juwayriyah. Maymûnah, Sawdah and Juwayriyah.

The first one who died after him was Zaynab The first one who died after him was Zaynab bint Jahsh, and the last one was Um-Salamah. bint Jahsh, and the last one was Um-Salamah.

He also had four concubines, including Mariah He also had four concubines, including Mariah the Coptic who is the mother of his son the Coptic who is the mother of his son Ibrâhîm, who died in his infancy before Ibrâhîm, who died in his infancy before

weaning. This was in the tenth weaning. This was in the tenth HijriHijri year. year.

Prophet Muhammad (Prophet Muhammad (SAWSSAWS) had eleven uncles. ) had eleven uncles. Only Hamzah and Al-`Abbâs, the youngest Only Hamzah and Al-`Abbâs, the youngest

ones, were Muslims. ones, were Muslims.

All of them, except Abu-Tâlib and Az-Zubayr, All of them, except Abu-Tâlib and Az-Zubayr, were half-brothers to his father. were half-brothers to his father.

He also had six aunts. Only Safiyyah, the mother He also had six aunts. Only Safiyyah, the mother of Az-Zubayr ibnul-`Awwâm, was a Muslim. of Az-Zubayr ibnul-`Awwâm, was a Muslim.

In addition, Prophet Muhammad (In addition, Prophet Muhammad (SAWSSAWS) had ) had many male and female slaves, and he set most many male and female slaves, and he set most

of them free. of them free.

Among them was Zayd ibn Hârithah, whom he Among them was Zayd ibn Hârithah, whom he set free and married off to his freed slave Um set free and married off to his freed slave Um

Ayman, and she gave birth to Usâmah ibn Ayman, and she gave birth to Usâmah ibn Zayd. Zayd.

Many were honored to serve him, including Many were honored to serve him, including Anas ibn Mâlik, `Abdullâh ibn Mas`ûd, Bilâl Anas ibn Mâlik, `Abdullâh ibn Mas`ûd, Bilâl

ibn Rabâh, and AbuDharr Al-Ghifâry. ibn Rabâh, and AbuDharr Al-Ghifâry.

His scribes were Abu-Bakr As-Siddîq, `Umar His scribes were Abu-Bakr As-Siddîq, `Umar ibnul-Khattâb , `Uthmân ibn Affân, `Ali ibn ibnul-Khattâb , `Uthmân ibn Affân, `Ali ibn Abu-Tâlib, Mu`âwiyah ibn Abu-Sufyân, Az-Abu-Tâlib, Mu`âwiyah ibn Abu-Sufyân, Az-

Zubayr ibnul-`Awwâm, `Amr ibnul-`Âs; Zubayr ibnul-`Awwâm, `Amr ibnul-`Âs;

and many others who used to write down the and many others who used to write down the revelations, treaties, and his messages to kings revelations, treaties, and his messages to kings

and princes. and princes.