Khadeeja bint Khuwalid May Allah’s peace and blessing be upon her

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Success of Khadeeja (ra) It is stated that on one occasion Jibreel came to Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) and said: “This is Khadeeja, she is coming to you with a dish having a meat soup. When she reaches you greet her on behalf of your lord and on my behalf. ” She got a Salam from Allah only a few rare people who in their lifetime have been given the glad tidings of Paradise. He also said: “Give her glad tiding of a palace in paradise made from a single pearl and there will be no noise nor hardship nor difficulty” (Bukhari)

Women can and should play a significant role in society Lesson 1 Women can and should play a significant role in society

So why did she propose to Muhammad ﷺ ? She knew that he will be a future Prophet... She knew it would be difficult being the wife of a Prophet ... She knew she will have to give up her way of life... She knew trials and tribulations will befall her... So why did she propose to Muhammad ﷺ ?

Because.... An intelligent person is the one who turns away from something that is limited and turns his attention towards something that is eternal.

To know your greater purpose in life Lesson 2 To know your greater purpose in life

Khadeeja (ra) would climb mount Hira in her late 50s just to deliver some food and comfort to her husband !!!!

Khadeeja (ra) comfort “Do not worry,” she said, “for by Him who has dominion over Khadijah’s soul, I hope that you are the Prophet of this nation. Allah would never humiliate you, for you are good to your relatives, you are true to your word, you help those who are in need, you support the weak, you feed the guest and you answer the call of those who are in distress.”

When Islam was new… She was an emotional, religious and financial support to Prophet Muhammad She would give him strength and courage

A woman should be a source of comfort for her family Lesson 3 A woman should be a source of comfort for her family

7 years after Prophethood The boycott of Banu Hashim She was tortured and deprived of food for three years She was in her late 60s The effects of the boycott left her very weak

Sacrifices for the sake of Allah Lesson 4 Sacrifices for the sake of Allah

When she passed away… She was 65 years old She had been married to Prophet Muhammad for 25 years She was buried in a place called Hajun, near Makkah The Prophet Muhammad lowered her into her grave himself

Her status The Prophet Muhammad married no other women while he was married to her He loved her the most When Prophet Muhammad would hear her name his face would light up The Prophet Muhammad would distribute meat to her friends

What the Prophet Muhammad said about Khadeeja (ra) “I have not yet found a better wife than her. She had faith in her when everyone, even members of my own family and tribe did not believe me and accepted that I was truly a Prophet and a Messenger of Allah. She converted to islam, spent all her wealth to help me spread islam. She was there when the entire world seemed to have turned against me and persecuted me. It is only through her that Allah blessed me with children. ”

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