Monday, May 13, 2019

Demise of Khadeejah Radiyallahu 'Anhaa

Events of Ramadhaan
Mother of the believers, Khadeejah Radiyallahu 'Anhaa passed away at the age of 65 in the Month of Ramadhaan three years before migration to Madinah Munawwarah. She spent 25 years with Nabi Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wa Sallam, 15 years before Prophethood and 10 years after.

She was the first to accept Islam. She first married Ateeq ibn Aabid and gave birth to a boy who was named Abdullah. Ateeq subsequently passed away. She then married Abu Haalah and had three children, Hind, Haarith and Zaynab. At the age of 35 she was widowed for a second time.

At the request of his uncle, Nabi Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wa Sallam joined Khadeejah Radiyallahu 'Anhaa in trade. One day, Khadeejah Radiyallahu Anha saw a dream in which she saw the sun setting in her home. Waraqah ibn Nawfal interpreted this dream to mean that the light of Prophethood would enter her home. After much contemplation, she decided to marry him but was hesitant to make the first move. She therefore requested her friend Nafeesah bint Maniyyah to take matters forward. Upon receiving the proposal, Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam went to his incle Abu Taalib to seek his permission. Abi Taalib gave 20 camels as dowry to Khadeejah Radiyallahu 'Anhaa on behalf of Nabi Salallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam.

She gave birth to six of Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam's children, Qasim, Abdullah, Zaynab, Ruqayyah, Umm Kulthoom and Faatimah (Radiyallahu 'Anhum Ajma'een).

For as long as she lived, Nabi Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wa Sallam did not marry any other wife. After her demise, he would slaughter an animal on her behalf and distribute the meat among her friends and family. 

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