#khadijah

People in Islam (Special Edition): Khadijah, the wife of Muhammad.

As I try to collect my thought on Khadijah, one of the four most pious women on the face of existence, I realize that we have done much injustice to this great of a personality. A thriving character who has been an utmost inspiration and motivation for our beloved and holy Prophet Muhammad, Khadijah is regarded as a master mind of intellect and spirituality. As we observe her many sacrifices for the religion of Islam, we realize that she is one of the best, if not the best, heroes of our time.

Born from one of the most highly regarded clans in Arabia, Khadijah inherited her father’s business talents and vast wealth after his death in 585. While travelling along with her caravans in places in Arabia and parts of Syria and Yemen, a man of great character stood on the sideline to observe her talents, seeking for a job. This man was Muhammad. 

Because of her outstanding character and bravery, Khadijah was regarded as Khadijah the Great, Princess of Quraish, and The Pure One. Sources even suggest that Khadijah neither believed in nor worshipped idols; she used to feed and clothe the poor while assisting relatives and friends with disabling financial situations. And because of this, Muhammad adored her.

And within a few years of working for Khadijah (aha! Please note the sunnah of Muhammad in this instance, where working for a woman was not problematic, even during the times of Ignorance), Muhammad realized that Khadijah was an impeccable woman whom he loved with utmost certainty. Hence, they soon married. 

After being Muhammad’s supporter, mentor, female best friend, lover, adviser, and genuine companion, she was the mother of Fatima, the first daughter of Muhammad who was named after Khadijah’s own mother. She was the mother of Fatima, the grandmother of the two chiefs of Paradise, Hassan and Hussain, the first and most beloved wife of Muhammad, and the main supporter of the religion of Islam.

And when death greeted her, Muhammad mourned her for years to come, praising her to all of his wives about her steadfastness and beautiful personality that none of them together could have ever encompassed. 

Assalama Alayka ya Khadijah tu Kubra, Ameerat Quraish, wa Al Tahira al Mathlooma.