Khadijah bint Khuwailid Radiyallahu Anhaa

Khadijah Radiyallahu Anhaa was the first wife of Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam and she was also the closest to him in lineage. She lived with Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam for 24 years before she left this worldly abode. While she was married to him, he did not marry any other wife. She was a woman of great honour and chastity. Women of her time used to refer to her as al-Taahirah (the pure one).

She was a pillar of strength for Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam when he was assaulted, boycotted and unjustly criticised for proclaiming his mission of Islam. All those who grew up in her home became excellent Muslims. These included Ali Radiyallahu Anhu, Zaid ibn Haarithah Radiyallahu Anhu and her daughters Zainab Radiyallahu Anhaa, Ruqayyah Radiyallahu Anhaa, Umm Kulthoom Radiyallahu Anhaa and Fatimah Radiyallahu Anhaa.

In fact, Ali Radiyallahu Anhu became the fourth khalif of Islam and Zaid ibn Haarithah Radiyallahu Anhu became a notable army general who was martyred at Mu'ta fighting bravely against a formidable enemy. Undoubtedly, these stalwarts of Islam were positively influenced to the path of righteousness by the noble character of Khadijah Radiyallahu Anhaa. Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said regarding her, "The best of women are Maryam bint Imraan and Khadijah Radiyallahu Anhaa".