Harzat Umm Habiba - By:Shifa Faisal

Harzat Umm Habiba

 Real name was Ramla the daughter of Abu Sufyan and sister of

Muawiyah .

 Cousin of the prophet.

 One of the early converts.

 Left for Abyssinia with her husband Ubaidullah bin jahsh.

 Her husband converted in Christianity and left her.

 After hearing this fro Hazrat amr bin umaiyyah the prophet

asked for her hand and Married her in 6 AH .

 Ibn az-zubayr reported, “ on the authority of umm habibah that

she was the wife of ibn jahsh, but he died ,he was among those

who migrated ti Abyssinia.negus then married her to the apostle

of allah(P.B.U.H)”

 When Abu Sufyan came to sign the treaty of hudaibiyah he went

to visit his daughter.however he wanted to sit on the

prophet(S.A.W)bed and she did not allow him as he was an idol

worshipper.

  "As he went to sit on the apostle’s carpet she folded it up so

that he could not sit on it. 'My dear daughter,' he said, 'I hardly

know if you think that the carpet is too good for me or that I am

too good for the carpet!' She replied: 'It is the apostle’s carpet

and you are an unclean polytheist. I do not want you to sit on the

apostle’s carpet.' 'By God,' he said, 'since you left me you have

gone to the bad.

 She was gentle and virtous by nature.

 She was well versed in the matters of shariah.

 54 narrations are narrated by her.

 She had a strong and firm faith in isalm and used to strictly follow

the ahadith and also told others to follow them.

 She used to perfume a few days after the death of her father just

to show muslim not to mourn a dead more than three days.

 Died at the age of 73 in 44 AH In the rule of muawiyah.

Hazrat Zainab Bint e Jahsh - BY: Fatima Ahmad

Hazrat Zainab Bint e Jahsh 

.First Zainab's (RA) bint Jahash original name was "Barat" which the Holy Prophet (pbuh) changed when she embraced Islam. 

.she was the daughter of prophet's aunt 

.She was first married in 3 Hijra to Zaid bin Hartha (RA), the freed slave of the Holy Prophet (pbuh). By this marriage the old age tradition "Not giving the daughter in marriage to the slave" was discarded and the theory of "Equality" in Islam was established.

.It is reported that Zainab (RA) bint Jahash was not happy with the proposal of her marriage with Zaid bin Hartha (RA). She agreed to the proposal when Allah (S.T.) revealed this verse.

It is not fitting for a Believer man or woman when a matter has been decided by Allah and His Apostle to have any option about their decision: if anyone disobeys Allah and His Apostle he is indeed on a clearly wrong Path.

(Surah 33 "Al-Ahzab", Ayah 36).

.It was a tradition in the Arabs to adopt sons and they were treated as the real ones. The wives of the adopted sons were in the same position as that of real daughter-in-laws. It was therefore not considered to bring them under their marriages. 

.Allah (S.T.) send down Angel Jibrael and informed the Holy Prophet (pbuh) to marry Zainab (RA) bint Jahash. The Holy Prophet (pbuh), by taking the existing problem (of not marrying the widow of the adopted sons) into consideration and was much worried as to how the people would feel if he (pbuh) marries with Zainab (RA).In the meantime Allah (S.T.) revealed as:

Muhammad is not the father of any of your men but (he is) the Apostle of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets: and Allah has full knowledge of all things.

(Surah 33 "Al-Ahzab", Ayah 40)

.As narrated in Muslim by Anas bin Malik (RA) the Holy Prophet (pbuh) sent the proposal to Zainab (RA) after the waiting period was completed through Zaid bin Hartha (RA). She said she could not immediately any reply and that she would consult Allah (S.T.) i.e. "Istekhara Salat". She did not even complete her prayer that Allah (S.T.) revealed the verse that her marriage was arranged up in the skies by the Lord. Zainab (RA) bint Jahash was very much pleased and she gave off all her jewellery to the slave girl. Thus he entered the category of Ummul-Mumineen.

.Zainab's (RA) marriage had certain special features which distinguish her from other wives of the Prophet (pbuh). Her 'Nikah' was performed by Allah (S.T.). There were no formal gaurdian and the witnesses but the verses of Holy Quran serve this purpose. There was no dowry for this marriage as it was conducted by the command of Allah (S.T.), Allah (S.T.) stood guarantee on behalf of the Prophet (pbuh).

.The 'Walima' feast was so uunique and grand that no other wife of the Prophet (pbuh) had at her marriage. A goat was slaugtered and about 300 men enjoyed the feast.

.Zainab (RA) was very pious, generous and God-fearing woman. She used to observe fasts, engage in prayers at day and night. A'isha Siddiqua (RA) narrates: Zainab (RA) competes with me (A'isha Siddiqua (RA)) in honour and dignity (Muslim). She also says that I have never seen a lady who gives more charity and prays to Allah's (S.T.) pleasure.

.Umm-e-Salma (RA) spoke highly of the virtues and good qualities of Zainab (RA) and she said Zainab (RA) is a beautiful woman and the Prophet (pbuh) comes to her very often. She is a pious woman, keeps fast, engages in prayer at nights and spends all her wealth on the needy and the poor.

.It is said that when Zainab (RA) bint Jahash was died, the poor and the orphans of Madina-al-Munauwara were upset. Umer Farooq (RA) reported "I heard A'isha (RA) saying (after the death of Zainab (RA) that a praiseworthy and unique lady had gone, who was a protection for orphans and widows. The Prophet (pbuh) loved Zainab (RA) very much. He (pbuh) devoted more time and more attend to her.

.Zainab (RA) had made a corner of her house as a Mosque and she used to pray there and the Holy Prophet (pbuh) very often used t visit her in the Mosque. Zainab (RA) used to make "Istekhara" for everything. She is one of the fortunate ladies to whom the Holy Prophet (pbuh) had informed her of being in Paradise (Jannat).

.Zainab (RA) bint Jahash died in 20 Hijra when in the period of Caliph Umer Farooq (RA). Umer Farooq (RA) offered her funeral prayer and she was burried in the "Janatul-Baqi"(Graveyard). She was 51 years old when she died. She had prepared her shroud (Kafan) by herself.

Scribes of the Divine Revelations - BY: Muhammad Shehroz

Scribes of the Divine Revelations

1. Message of Allah was recited to the scribes by the Prophet(S.A.W) to his companions.

1. Scribes of the Holy Prophet(s) were the closest companions. They not only kept the record of the revalations but also wrote letters and treaties as commanded by Holy prophet(s).

1. Written on pieces of leather, tablets of stones, palm leaves and bone
2. Learnt by heart by some companions as well

1. None of these scribes made any addition or ommision in the divine revelation except Abdullah Ibn Saad Ibn Abi Sarah who incurred the displeasure of the holy prophet(s) by making changes in the divine revelations. He was nearly executed at the time of Conquest of makka. There was always a Scribe on hand to write down the revelation or to insert new ones as ordered by Prophet(s).

1. The scribes of the holy prophet(s) assistted him as He could not Read or write.The prophet(s) dictated the revelations recieved by him from time to time and then asked his companions to read out loud what they had written in order to ensure accuracy.They wrote them down in portions on various material includinganimal skins, shoulder bones of camels , palm leaves, stone tablets and pieces of wood etc. it was a practice of the prophet(s) to recite the quran loudly every ramadan in every year, so that the scribes could check their written material for any mistakes.it is also said that at the time of the death of holy prophey s there wer at least 15 copies of Quran but not in compiled form.

1. Have great importance as being the guardians of the Holy Quran

1. The Quran describes them in the following words:      “(Written) by the hands of the scribes- Honourable, Pious and Just” (80: 15-16)

Zaid bin Thabit 

1. Chief scribe
2. belonged to the Khazraj tribe
3. Accepted Islam at the age of 11, before the migration to Madinah
4. Not allowed to take part in battle of badr due to his young age
5. Took part in battle of Trench and Tabuk Expedition
6. Became the secretary of the Prophet(S.A.W) in 3AH
7. Learned person
8. Could speak many languages
9. Learned Herbew for communication with jews:   "Zayd, learn the writing of the Jews for me," instructed the Prophet. "At your command, Messenger of Allah," replied Zayd
10. Among the scholars and jurists
11. Was very intelligent and had a wonderful memory
12. Memorised the Quran
13. Given the duty of compiling the Quran during the reign of Abu Bakr(R.A) in a book form:     Abu Bakr summoned Zayd ibn Thabit and said to him: "You are an intelligent young man and we do not suspect you (of telling lies or of forgetfulness) and you used to write the Divine revelation for Allah's Messenger. Therefore look for (all parts of) the Quran and collect it in one manuscript."
14. He was the first Ansar to swear allegiance to Abu Bakr (R.A)
15. Took part in Battle of Yammamah and wars against Musailmah
16. Appointed as the Qazi of Madina during the time of Hazrat Umar(R.A)
17. Responsible of the public treasury during khalif of Hazrat Usman(R.A)
18. Recompiled the Quran during the lifetime of Hazrat Usman(R.A): Umar ibn al-Khattab once addressed the Muslims and said: "O people, whoever wants to ask about the Quran, let him go to Zayd ibn Thabit."

Hazrat Aisha(R.A) - BY: Muhammad Shehroz

Hazrat Aisha(R.A)

• Born in 613AD
• Daughter of Umm Ruman and Abu Bakr(R.A)
• Third and youngest wife of the Prophet(S.A.W)
• Got married to the Prophet(S.A.W) shorty before migration to Madinah when she was only 10 years old.
• Marriage solemnised in Madinah when she became mature.
• Given the title of “Humaira” and “Umm  Abdullah”
• Held a special place in the life of the Prophet……
• The hypocrites played a role in slander against her after she was seen coming home from a fair with an unknown man. The Quran proves her innocence…..
• Prophet(S.A.W) shifted to her room during the last few days of his life. He is buried there as well.
• She was only 25 when the Prophet(S.A.W) passed away.

Life after the death of the Prophet(S.A.W)

• Spent the remaining 48 years of her life as a widow 
• Preached and propagated the message of Allah and Ahadis
• Hazrat Umar(R.A) respected Hazrat Aisha(R.A) very much. She says:   “Ibn-e-Khattab has done me many favours after the death of the Holy Prophet(S.A.W)”
• Hazrat Umar(R.A) fixed an annual allowance of 10,000 for all the wives of the Prophet(S.A.W) however for Hazrat Aisha(R.A) the amount was 12,000 dirhams as she was very close to the Prophet(S.A.W)
• She narrated 2210 Ahadis 
• As an interpreter of religious issues, jurist of Sunnah and Shariat she has a very high rank. Imam Zuhi, a leading jurist says:    “Hazrat Aisha(R.A) was the most learned person among the people. Senior and learned companions used to consult her”
• Umar bin Zubair says:  “ Aisha was the most scholarly person of her time in Quran, fundamentals of religion, fish, poetry, medicine, Arabian history and genealogy and discrimination between lawful and unlawful things.”
• It is said that Hazrat Aisha was more knowledgable than all the wives as well as some companions as well. Imam Zuhri says:    “If the knowledge of all men and the wives of the Prophet(P.B.U.H) were put together, the knowledge of aisha would exceed it all ”
• She was very pious and god fearing. Apart from the five obligatory prayers, she would offer extra prayers as well.
• On 17th Ramazan 58AH, towards the end of the khilafat of Muawiyah, she died at the age of 73 and is buried in Jannat-ul-Baqi. 

Hazart khadija (RA) - BY: Areej Moez Sher

Hazart khadija (RA)

 She was the daughter of Khuwaylid bin Asad

 Before the coming of Islam she was called At-Tahira (the

pure one)

 She was married and widowed twice.

 She was a wealthy trading women

 She had hired the prophet to manage her trade to Syria

 Noticing the good management, honesty and truthfulness

of the holy Prophet(SAW), she send him a marriage

proposal.

 When the prophet married her she was 40 years old and

Prophet was 25 year old.

 They had six children: 4 daughter (Ruqaiyah, Umme-

kalsoom, Zainab and Fatima) and two sons who died in

infancy.

 Hazart Khadija was the first women to accept Islam

 She was also the first women to believe in the message of

Hazart Muhammad(SAW).

 Hazart Jibrael would often ask the prophet to give salam to

her.

 When the revelation came she comforted the prophet said

that Allah without disgrace him as he had helped the

widows and looked after the orphans and the needy.

 She took him to her cousin Warqa bin Naufil who assured

him that he was ordained by Allah to be a Messenger.

 She was one of the four women mentioned as the best

women of all times by the prophet when he said

“ the best of the peoples women are four;

Marayam bint imran, khadija bint

khuwaylid, Fatimah bint Muhammad and

Aasia the wife of pharaoh”

 Khadija was a very devoted and loving wife.

 She was the only wife of the prophet who suffered the

persecution of the early days of Islam.

 She suffered most at the time of boycott

 Hazarat Jibrael gave her the good tidings of the house in

the paradise.

 She died at the age of 65 and was laid to her grave by the

prophet himself.

 The year was known as the year of grief.

 Aisha said:

“I was not jealous of any other wife of the

prophet as I was jealous of khadija,

because of his constant mentioning of her”.

MARIA al-Qibtiyya - Manal Shoaib

MARIA al-Qibtiyya

·       Maria al-Qibtiyya (R.A) is said to have married the Prophet (P.B.U.H) and  has been given the same title as the rest of his wives, ‘Umm al Muminin’ ‘Mother of the Believers’.

·       Maria (R.A) was born in upper Egypt of a Coptic father and Greek mother and moved to the court of the Muqawqis when she was still very young.

·       She arrived in Medina to join the Prophet’s household just after the Prophet returned from the treaty with Quraish which was contracted at al-Hudaybiyya.

·       Maria gave birth to a healthy son in 9 AH, the same year that his daughter Zaynab died, and the Prophet named his new son Ibrahim. Unfortunately, when he was only eighteen months old, Ibrahim became seriously ill and died. Even though he knew that his small son would go to the Garden, the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) could not help shedding some tears. When some of his Companions asked him why he was weeping, he replied, “It is my humanness.”

·       As Ibrahim’s body was being buried, the sun was eclipsed and it grew dark and gloomy. Some people thought this was connected with Ibrahim’s death, but the Prophet soon clarified this. “The sun and the moon are two of Allah’s signs,” he said, “they are not eclipsed because of anyone’s birth or death. When you see these signs, make haste to remember Allah in prayer.”

·       Although the kaafir used to mock the Prophet Muhammad because he had no sons, and say that he was ‘cut off’ , Allah made it clear in the following surah that the station of the Prophet Muhammad was far above that of any other man;

      “In the name of Allah, The Merciful, the Compassionate: Surely We have given you AL Khawthar, so pray to your Lord and offer sacrifice. Surely he who mocks you is the one cut off.” (Quran 108:1-3)

      “Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets, and Allah has knowledge of all things. (Quran 33:40)”

·       Maria was honored and respected by the Prophet and his family and Companions.

·        She spent three years of her life with the Prophet, until his death, and died five years later in 16 AH, (R.A).

·       For the last five years of her life, she remained a recluse and almost never went out except to visit the grave of the Prophet or her son’s grave.

·       After her death, Umar ibn al Khattab led the prayer over her and she was buried in al Baqi.

Hazrat Hafsah (RA) - By: Muhammad Rafay

Hazrat Hafsah (RA)

• ·       She was the daughter of Hazrat Umer (RA) the second caliph
• ·       Born five years before Prophet hood
• ·       Was first married to Khunis Bin Hudaifah
• ·       Her husband died in Battle of Badr
• ·       Prophet (SAW) married her to consolidate his relationship with Umar(RA)
• ·       She was the custodian of the Quran which was compiled by Zaid Bin Sabith
• ·       The first copy came to be known as Musaf-e-Hafsa
• ·       Hafsah was a learned lady
• ·       Her knowledge was next to Hazrat Ayesha
• ·       She narrate 60 traditions
• ·       Ayesha and Hafsah were great friends
• ·       She spend most of her time in fasting and praying
• ·       She died in 45AH at an age of 63
• ·       She buried in Jannat-Tul-Al-Baqee
• ·       She advised her property to be distributed to poor and destitute.