Wives of Prophet Mohamed (PBUH)

A Brief Look at Some of the Wives

• Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA) – His first and only wife for 25 years. A successful businesswoman and the first person to accept Islam. She supported him with love, wealth, and unwavering belief.

• Aisha bint Abu Bakr (RA) – Known for her intelligence and deep knowledge of Islam. She narrated over 2,000 hadiths and played a key role in Islamic scholarship after the Prophet’s death.

• Hafsa bint Umar (RA) – Daughter of Umar ibn al-Khattab. She was entrusted with keeping the written copy of the Quran during the Prophet’s lifetime.

• Umm Salama (RA) – Wise and strong, she gave important advice in times of difficulty. Her narrations and support were instrumental during the early Muslim community’s struggles.

• Zaynab bint Jahsh (RA) – Known for her generosity and devotion to charity, she cared deeply for the poor and needy.

The Prophet had a total of eleven wives during his lifetime, each with a unique story and contribution to the ummah.