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Khadija Bint Khuwaylid
This book tells the story of the remarkable life of Khadija. The beloved first wife of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, she was his loyal supporter, trusted companion and source of comfort. Geared toward to young readers, it presents an extraordinary life with immense importance to Islam. One of the few girls of her time to be educated, Khadija grew in to an intelligent woman with perfect manners and exceptional beauty. She was well loved by all. A talented and successful business woman, through her own efforts Khadija became one of Mecca's wealthiest women, yet she lived a simple life and always helped the poor and needy. She was renowned for her compassion and charity. When the Messenger of Allah declared his Prophethood, Khadija became the first Muslim and devoted her life to Islam. She gave everything she owned to support the Muslims through the three difficult years of the boycott in Mecca. After her intense suffering, she finally succumbed to illness with the assurance of a place in Paradise. This "Mother of Muslims" is a source of inspiration to all Muslims, both men and women. Her steadfastness in the way of the religion, her unhesitating devotion to her noble Prophet, her charity, faith and compassion make her one of the most loved women of all time.
80 pages, Paperback
Published March 7, 2016
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January 1, 2022
One thing I really enjoyed about this book was that the book was told as her story vs the story of her through the men she was blessed to know.
We learn of her birth, the way the light shone brighter that it brought a light to the home of a community who preferred sons over daughters.
I think perhaps my only issue would be that the way she was portrayed as wanting to be his wife because what could be better than being the wife of a prophet. Obviously as the book went on we see the way she valued the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) character, and his trustworthiness with the caravan of goods etc., but that was the only part that had me kind of thinking to myself a bit of the portrayal of Khadija (ra).
Other than that, I do feel this was a great introduction in learning who she was, who was the reason behind her having an education, and also how she became a successful business woman in Mecca.
A line I liked when Waraqa (ra) described the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) characteristics:
”He is absolutely not unscrupulous. He does not yell, scream, or shout. He never reciprocates evil with evil. He has abundant forgiveness and mercy.” Page 18
We learn of her birth, the way the light shone brighter that it brought a light to the home of a community who preferred sons over daughters.
I think perhaps my only issue would be that the way she was portrayed as wanting to be his wife because what could be better than being the wife of a prophet. Obviously as the book went on we see the way she valued the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) character, and his trustworthiness with the caravan of goods etc., but that was the only part that had me kind of thinking to myself a bit of the portrayal of Khadija (ra).
Other than that, I do feel this was a great introduction in learning who she was, who was the reason behind her having an education, and also how she became a successful business woman in Mecca.
A line I liked when Waraqa (ra) described the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) characteristics:
”He is absolutely not unscrupulous. He does not yell, scream, or shout. He never reciprocates evil with evil. He has abundant forgiveness and mercy.” Page 18
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