History of the Wives of Prophet Muhammad

Marriage of Hazrat Ramlah (Umm Habibah)

  • Ubaydullah died in Abyssinia; Hazrat Ramlah received a marriage proposal from the Prophet Muhammad.
  • Ceremony held in Abyssinia; the Negus hosted a feast for the event.
  • 30 Muslim immigrants returned to Arabia, traveling to Madina in two boats, accompanied by Shurahbil ibn Hasana.
  • Hazrat Ramlah was pious and respectful towards the Prophet, refusing to let her father, a polytheist, sit on the Prophet's bedding (refusal to honor disbelief).
  • Narrated around 65 Ahadith.

Marriage of Hazrat Safiyah bint Huyyay

  • Daughter of Huyyay ibn Akhtab, who instigated the siege of Madina.
  • Muslims marched towards Khaybar after surviving the siege; they fought the Jews there.
  • Captured and given to Dahia; the Prophet purchased her freedom and proposed marriage in 628.
  • Converted to Islam; marriage served as a bridge between Jews and Muslims.
  • Accompanied the Prophet on the Farewell Pilgrimage; died at age 60, buried in Jannat al-Baqi.

Marriage of Hazrat Maria al-Qibtiya

  • Sent as a gift from the Byzantine governor of Egypt in 628.
  • Included were two sisters, Maria and Serena, who accepted Islam while traveling to Madina.
  • Maria bore the Prophet's son, Ibrahim, who died in infancy.
  • Included in the pension payments for the Prophet's wives; recognized as one of the 'Mothers of the Believers'.
  • Passed away five years after the Prophet's death.

Marriage of Hazrat 'Aishah

  • Notable for her intelligence and piety; narrated 2,210 Ahadith.
  • Left behind in a desert during an expedition, faced a scandal resolved by Qur'anic revelation (Surah al-Nur, 24:11-13).
  • Outlived the Prophet by 47 years; documented historical events from the Prophet's life.
  • Active in political matters; opposed Hazrat 'Ali and involved in the Battle of the Camel.
  • Buried in Jannat al-Baqi.

Marriage of Hazrat Hafsah bint 'Umar

  • Daughter of Hazrat 'Umar; accepted Islam alongside her parents.
  • Became a widow after the Battle of Badr; married the Prophet before the Battle of Uhud.
  • Highly knowledgeable in Islamic teachings; entrusted with the first complete Qur'an copy, known as Mushaf-e-Hafsah.
  • Died at 63, buried in Jannat al-Baqi.

Marriage of Hazrat Zaynab bint Khuzaymah

  • Born in Makkah; experienced early Islam and poverty after her husband's death in Battle of Uhud.
  • Muhammad proposed marriage to ease her burdens; known as Umm al-Masakeen, "Mother of the Poor".
  • Passed away shortly after marriage; Prophet led her funeral and buried her in Jannat al-Baqi.

Marriage of Hazrat Umm Salamah

  • A Makkah convert; faced challenges in migrating to Madina.
  • Husbands during migration led to her marrying the Prophet after his death.
  • Counsel to the Prophet notably during Hudaibiya; led to breaking a stalemate.
  • Last wife of the Prophet to die, also buried in Jannat al-Baqi.

Marriage of Hazrat Juwayriyyah bint al-Harith

  • Exercise of capture during conflict with Banu Mustaliq, proposed marriage to the Prophet.
  • Conversion to Islam followed by mass conversion of her tribe.
  • Lived a life of prayer and dedication; taught Qur'anic recitation by Hazrat 'Aishah.
  • Died 28 years after the Prophet and buried in Jannat al-Baqi.

Marriage of Hazrat Maymunah bint al-Harith

  • A widow and sister-in-law of the Prophet's uncle, marriage was in 629, her final status as the Prophet's last wife.
  • Died in 681 and buried in Jannat al-Baqi.

Rayhana bint Amra

  • Jewish from Banu Nadir, initially taken captive in conflict against Banu Qurayzah.
  • Her conversion happened years after the Prophet’s marriage proposal; left out from the 'Mothers of the Faithful' due to delayed acceptance of Islam.
  • Died after the Prophet's Farewell Pilgrimage.

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