H16-40 HADITH (Restraining Oneself from Anger)

HADITH-16

Abu Hurairah, radiyallahu 'anhu, reported that a man said to the Prophet, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam:

"Advise me! "The Prophet said, "Do not become angry and furious." The man asked (the same) again and again, and the Prophet said in each case, "Do not become angry and furious."
[Al-Bukhari; Vol. 8 No. 137]

Background
This hadith is also related by other scholars of hadith. In another narration, it is related as:
A man came to the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam, and said, "Messenger of Allah, teach me some words which I can live by. Do not make them too much for me, lest I forget." The Messenger of Allah, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam, said, "Do not be angry." [Abu Daud]

Some scholars say that the Prophet, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam, knew that the man who asked him used to get angry often and that is why the Prophet, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam, gave him that particular advice. This view may lead to narrowing down and limiting the benefit of the hadith, whereas it is very comprehensive, far-reaching and applicable to all Muslims because everyone is subject to anger.

There are other Qur'anic verses and hadith that emphasize the need to avoid getting angry. Allah mentions the qualities of the muttaqin:

“Those who spend (in Allah’s cause) in prosperity and in adversity, who repress their anger, and who pardon men, verily, Allah loves the al-Muhsinun (the good-doers).”[Surah Al-Imran (3) : Ayah 133-134]

In another hadith, Abu Hurairah related that the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam, said:

"A strong person is not the person who throws his adversaries to the ground. A strong person is the person who contains himself when he is angry." [Al-Bukhari; Book 47, No. 47.3.12]

And from the du'a (supplications) of the Prophet, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam:

"I ask you O Allah, for truthful speech during times of pleasure and anger" [Nasaai and Ahmad]

Lessons
There are four views, of which two of them are from the earlier scholars and the other two are from the contemporary scholars, about the interpretation of the Prophet's, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam, statement "Do not get angry":

A person should learn how to change his character and adapt the characteristics of generosity, kindness, calmness, modesty, patience and forgiving. If a person adapts these qualities, then he may be able to restrain himself when he is about to get angry.
One should not act based on anger or while being angry.
When a person is about to get angry, he should control himself, be patient and not get angry. This is a contemporary view from Sheikh Al-Bitar.

Ustaz Jamaluddin Zarabozo says that the text can be interpreted in the following way: a Muslim must think before acting or speaking. As soon as the feeling of anger appears to oneself, then there is a need to think of why the anger appears and whether it is necessary to be angry. While asking these questions, the person must remember Allah and the Hereafter (Akhirah). This will cause the person to calm down and not get angry.
All these interpretations can be applied as different strategies in handling anger in different

situations.

If a person gets angry, then it is necessary that the person performs a muhasabah, which is to account oneself of the mistakes committed, what leads to them and how to overcome them in the future. This is an important training for us to improve ourselves.
In various hadiths, the Prophet, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam, teaches us how to control our anger.

For example:
The Prophet, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam, said, "I know a word, the saying of which will cause him to relax, if he does say it. If he says: 'I seek Refuge with Allah from Satan' then all his anger will go away." [Al-Bukhari; Vol. 4, No. 502]

The Prophet, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam, said: "I know a phrase which, if he repeated, he could get rid of this angry feeling." They asked: "What is it, Apostle of Allah?" He replied: "He should say: 'I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed devil.'” [Abu Daud; Book 41, No. 4762]

Therefore one of the keys to controlling ourselves during anger is to seek refuge in Allah from Satan because Satan influence us through the ‘was-was’ that influence our perception. Likewise, Satan promotes evil to people by influencing their perception.
Influencing human perception as a satanic way to promote evil and create disputes among believers has been mentioned in many verses in the Qur'an, for example:

"And say to My servants (that) they should (only) speak that which is the best; (Because) Shaitan verily sows dissensions among them. Surely, Shaitan is an open enemy to man." [Surah Al-Isra' (17) : Ayah 53]

Indeed, if somebody uses a vague word in his speech, then Shaitan ‘whispers’ a wrong interpretation or understanding to the listeners of the speech that may affect the relationship amongst them. This is how relationships in the family, brothers, sisters and friends are severed.
In other hadiths, the Prophet, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam, teaches us how to deal with anger:

“Anger comes from the devil, the devil was created of fire, and fire is extinguished only with water; so when one of you becomes angry, he should perform ablution.” [Abu Daud; Book 41, No. 4766]

Abu Dharr narrated: The Apostle of Allah, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam, said to us: "When one of you becomes angry while standing, he should sit down. If the anger leaves him, well and good; otherwise he should lie down." [Abu Daud; Book 41, No. 4764]

In another hadith, the Prophet, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam, said:

“If one of you becomes angry then he should be silent.”

This is an important advice because during anger, most of our actions and speech may not be correct.

Narrated 'Abdur Rahman bin Abi Bakra: Abu Bakr wrote to his son who was in Sijistan: Do not judge between two persons when you are angry, for I heard the Prophet, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam, saying: "A judge should not judge between two persons while he is in an angry mood." [Al-Bukhari; Vol. 9, No. 272]

This hadith is related to the previous hadith (Hadith 15) - it sets out to avoid the judge from making unjust judgement. However, there are praiseworthy anger as known from the examples of the Prophet, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam. He never got angry except when the commandments of Allah are violated. However, if we want to get angry for the sake of Allah, then we need to be careful that we: are really not getting angry for ourselves or for our own interests.
need to do it in the right way, like not committing wrong actions or saying vulgar words while getting angry. can achieve the benefit as intended by the shari’ah. If the action leads to more harm than benefit, then it should be avoided based on the principle of weighing between the benefits and harms.

For example, when giving advice, say it in a good way, using good words, and be careful not to get into a quarrel.

It is well known today that anger causes many health problems especially if they are not controlled. There are wisdoms behind shari’ah injunctions and here we find that to control our anger may be beneficial to our health.

conclusion
Socially, this hadith promotes better relationship among people. We need to restrain anger and be patient. We may dislike something in this life but it may have benefits that we do not know.
Our patience towards others who have been harsh on us may later lead them to think and

change themselves to be better. Muslims need to set models for others to learn from

Source (Jazak Allahu Khairan)

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Aishah (ra), title of

“The Horizon of the Ladies of Islam”

Imam Thahabi wrote that;
Aishah (ra), was superior to all other women in her knowledge and wisdom
She was a theologian of the highest order, and she deserved to be, after all;
She was born and nurtured under the tutelage of a father like Abu Bakr Siddique ra,
Lived as wife of the Prophet saws from a very tender age
She imbibed divinely inspired knowledge and wisdom from the very fountainhead of Prophethood.

She (ra), was an eyewitness to the problems and questions that the divine revelations answered.
Her apartment was the center where Ayat were revealed by the divine Mercy of Allah swt.
Thus she was given the title of “The Horizon of the Ladies of Islam”

Aishah (ra), as a mufti under the four caliphs

During the caliphate of the Khulfa-u-Rashideen, her fatwa (judicial decree or verdict) was accepted. Masrooq swore, Aishah (ra), had mastery over the Shariah laws regarding inheritance. Urwah bin Zurair (ra), her beloved nephew, was an envy of the companions because he had free access to approach her at any time as a Mahram.
The Prophet (saw) loved her deeply and respected her because of her command over religious matters and other praiseworthy qualities

This is what Allah swt says about the ones who have knowledge Al-Imran:18

Allah bears witness that La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He) and the Angels, and those having knowledge (also give this witness); (He is always) maintaining His creation in Justice. La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the All-Mighty, the All-Wise. (Aali Imran 3:18)

Aishah’s (ra), pride at the Prophet (saw) passing away in her lap.

Aishah (ra), narrated that she was proud that when it was her turn, in her apartment, in her lap, the Prophet (saw), passed away.

Her brother Abdur-rahman came during his (saw) last moments with a miswak in his hand, and Aishah understood the Prophet’s saws, desire for it.
She softened it with her saliva and teeth and offered it to him (saw)
He (saw), cleaned his teeth; and dipping his hand frequently into a bowl of water kept near him, he kept wiping his face again and again, repeating the words,

“There is none worthy of worship but Allah. Verily, death has pains.”
Then he pointed upward with his hand and said,
“Toward the best friend”.
Thus the soul soared up from the prison of the body.

Imam Thahbi’s quote

Imam Thahbi quoted a saying of the Prophet (saw),
The Prophet( saw) said;
“A Prophet’s soul leaves its body in the place that he likes the best”.
Thus it is proven he died in his favorite place, the apartment of Aishah bint Abu Bakr

The prophecy of Aishah’s (ra), dream was fulfilled

Previously Aishah (ra), had a dream that three moons descended into her apartment
When the Prophet saws, passed away he was buried in her apartment.
Then her father told her that part of her dream come true that day-the first moon radiated her apartment. Later, her father was buried next to the Prophet (saw)s and still later Umar Farooq (ra) Thus, the prophecy of her dream was fulfilled.

Aishah (ra), passes away

Aishah (ra), left this earthly existence for Paradise in the year 58 Hijrah on the 17th of Ramadhan at the age of 66,
“To Allah we belong and to Allah we return”

Aishah (ra), rests in “Jannatul Baqi”

Aishah (ra), was buried in the graveyard at Al-Madinah, Jannatul Baqi
Abu Hurairah (ra), led the funeral prayers
And Abdulla bin Muhammad bin Abdur-Rahman bin Abu Bakr Siddique and
Abdullah bin Abdur-Rahman bin Abu Bakr Siddique (ra,) placed her (ra), gently into her grave.

Aishah ra, was amongst those promised Paradise.
89:27-30….

(it will be said to the pious): “O (you) the one in (complete) rest and satisfaction! (Al-Fajr 89:27)

“Come back to your Lord, Well-pleased (yourself) and well-pleasing unto Him! (Al-Fajr 89:28)
“Enter you, then, among My honoured slaves, (Al-Fajr 89:29)

“And enter you My Paradise!” (Al-Fajr 89:30)

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Aishah-05/06

Ayat for Tayammum An-Nisa 4:43

O you who believe! Approach not As-Salat (the prayer) when you are in a drunken state until you know (the meaning) of what you utter, nor when you are in state of Janaba (i.e. in a state of sexual impurity and have not yet taken a bath) except when traveling on the road (without enough water, or just passing through a mosque), till you wash your whole body. And if you are ill, or on a journey, or one of you comes after answering the call of nature, or you have been in contact with women (by sexual relations) and you find no water, perform Tayammum with clean earth and rub therewith your faces and hands (Tayammum). Truly, Allah is Ever Oft-Pardoning, Oft-Forgiving. (An-Nisa 4:43)

The Prophet saws boycotts the Mothers of the Believers.

By the ninth year after Hijrah, Al-Madinah, had become a flourishing city
The wives of the Prophet saws requested an increase in their allowances
This desire of his wives for worldly comforts disturbed the Prophet saws
He declared that for one month he would separate himself from his wives and went into seclusion in the little room above Aishah,s apartment.
After 29 days he came down to Aishah’s ra, apartment and gave her the option to leave after consulting her parents.

He then recited these verses from Surah…33:28-29

O Prophet (Muhammad SAW)! Say to your wives: If you desire the life of this world, and its glitter, Then come! I will make a provision for you and set you free in a handsome manner (divorce). (Al-Ahzab 33:28)

But if you desire Allah and His Messenger, and the home of the Hereafter, then verily, Allah has prepared for Al-Muhsinat (good-doers) amongst you an enormous reward. (Al-Ahzab 33:29)

Prophet (saw), smiles at Aishah’s reply.

A beautiful smile appeared on the Prophet’s (saw), face when Aishah answered, “Is there any need to consult my parents?” Indeed I desire Allah and His Messenger and the abode of the next world and that she would prefer life with him to this world and all it has”.
And her response was followed by all of his other wives.

The two occasions when Aishah (ra), was honored to see Jibril (as),

On one occasion,
Aishah (ra), saw the Prophet saws with his hands on the mane of a horse talking to a rider.
On asking who he was, the Prophet (saw), told her “It was Jibril (as), in a vision of a human and he requested that his greetings be conveyed to her.
She prayed that Allah swt should give a good reward to the honored guest and to his noble host. i.e. (Jibril (as), and Prophet( saw)) .

The second time she witnessed Jibril (as).
Anas (ra), narrates how once the Prophet (saw), was praying in Aishah’s (ra), apartment, when she saw a stranger standing outside the door
She informed him and he finished his prayers and stepped out
Who should he see but the Angel Jibril (as)
When he was invited by the Prophet saws the Angel replied that they did not enter places where there were dogs or pictures.
The Prophet (saw) looked around, saw a puppy in a corner and chased it out, then the Jibril (as), entered. Aishah (ra), was a witness to this blessed incident

Aishah’s ra, lofty status due to her knowledge.

Aishah ra, is from among the seven noble ones to whom thousands of Ahadith are attributed.

Among these are:

Abu Hurairah Abdur-Rahman bin Sakhar Dosi (ra), (5374 Ahadith)
Abdullah bin Umar bin Khattab (ra),-(2630 Ahadith)
Aishah (ra),-(2210 Ahadith)
Abdullah bin Abbas (ra),-(1660 Ahadith)
Jabir bin Abdullah Ansari (ra),-(1540 Ahadith)
Sa’ad bin Malik abu Saeed Khudri (ra),-(1540 Ahadith)
Anas bin Malik (ra),-(2286 Ahadith)

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The honoring of Aishah (ra)

After this incident the Prophet’s saws, respect for Aishah ra, increased even more.
Amr bin Aas once asked Muhammad saws, who he loved most in this world, and he replied, ‘he loved Aishah ra, more than anyone else,
Then he asked him about the men folk. And Prophet saws, answered he loved Abu Bakr Siddique ra, the most

Umar’s (ra), advice to his daughter Hafsah (ra).

Umar ibn Al-Khattab told his daughter on one occasion;
“Do not try to compete with Aishah (ra), as Muhammad (saw) respected her and valued her very highly, because among other things her mastery and knowledge of the decrees and articles of faith as well as her brilliant interpretation of Islamic law”.

Aishah (ra), pleased Prophet( saw) with her pleasant nature.

The prophet (saw) loved to listen to Aishah (ra), talking and always smiled when she spoke
He always tried to please her.

On one Eid day the Prophet saws let her stand behind him to watch some Africans displaying their skills, so she could enjoy herself and not be seen at the same time, and he did not move until she tired of it.

Often just to entertain themselves they would narrate stories to each other, the Prophet( saw) narrated to her one such story was about a man called Kharafah whom the jinn had taken away.
Aishah (ra), narrated a detailed story about eleven ladies who were friends each describing her husband. The Prophet (saw), listened intently as she spoke. At the end he told her he was good as Abu Zara’ was to his wife Umm Zara.

Surah An-Nisa: 57

But those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah-Islamic Monotheism) and do deeds of righteousness, We shall admit them to Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise), abiding therein forever. Therein they shall have Azwajun Mutahharatun [purified mates or wives (having no menses, stools,urine, etc.)] and we shall admit them to shades wide and ever deepening (Paradise). (An-Nisa 4:57)

Allah’s swt, great favor to the believers because of Aishah (ra).

Aishah (ra), her father (ra), and many companions (ra), were traveling with the Prophet( saw), they camped to rest and Aishah’s (ra), necklace fell off. The search for it delayed them and they were left without water for the morning prayer.
Her father and companions held Aishah (ra), responsible for this situation leading to missing fajr prayer.Exactly at this moment the following Ayat for Tayammum were revealed to the Prophet (saw)

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Aishah-03/06

Wakiah Al Ufuk/ The episode of Slander

24:11-21
Verily! Those who brought forth the slander (against ‘Aishah the wife of the Prophet saw) are a group among you. Consider it not a bad thing for you. Nay, it is good for you. Unto every man among them will be paid that which he had earned of the sin, and as far for him among them who had the greater share therein, his will be a great torment.(An-Nur 24:11)

Why then, did not the believers, men and women, when you heard it (the slander) think good of their own people and say: “This (charge) is an obvious lie?” (An-Nur 24:12)

Why did they not produce four witnesses? Since they (the slanderers) have not produced witnesses! Then with Allah they are the liars. (An-Nur 24:13)

Had it not been for the Grace of Allah and His Mercy unto you in this world and in the Hereafter, a great torment would have touched you for that whereof you had spoken. (An-Nur 24:14)

When you were propagating it with your tongues, and uttering with your mouths that whereof you had no knowledge, you counted it a little thing, while with Allah it was very great. (An-Nur 24:15)

And why did you not, when you heard it, say? “It is not right for us to speak of this. Glory be to you (O Allah) this is a great lie.” (An-Nur 24:16)

Allah forbids you from it and warns you not to repeat the like of it forever, if you are believers. (An-Nur 24:17)

And Allah makes the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) plain to you, and Allah is All Knowing, All-Wise. (An-Nur 24:18)

Verily, those who like that (the crime of) illegal sexual intercourse should be propagated among those who believe, they will have a painful torment in this world and in the Hereafter. And Allah knows and you know not. (An-Nur 24:19)

And had it not been for the Grace of Allah and His Mercy on you, (Allah would have hastened the punishment upon you). And that Allah is full of kindness, Most Merciful. (An-Nur 24:20)

O you who believe! Follow not the footsteps of Shaitan (Satan). And whosoever follow the footsteps of Shaitan (Satan), then, verily he commands Al-Fahsha’ [i.e. to commit indecency (illegal sexual intercourse,etc)], and Al-Munkar [disbelief and polytheism (i.e. to do evil and wicked deeds; to speak or to do what is forbidden in Islam, etc)]. And had it not been for the Grace of Allah and His Mercy on you, not one of you would ever have been pure from sins. But Allah purifies (guides to Islam) whom He wills, and Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower. (An-Nur 24:21)

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Aishah ra, marries Prophet (saw) and enters his home.

Aishah (ra), was barely 9 yrs of age when she joined the household of the Prophet (saw), but was married before Saudah bint Zam’ah (ra), however she was too young then to join his household, or take care of Khadija’s (ra), children.
This was the time when both Khadija (ra), and his uncle Abu Talib had passed away leaving him lonely and isolated.

When Aishah (ra), joined his household in Al-Madinah she was welcomed in a small room around the Prophet’s (saw) Masjid.

Aishah’s (ra), little room was filled with treasures.

Her (ra), little room was about six feet wide
Had earthen walls and the roof was of leaves and twigs, to prevent the rain water from seeping in the roof was covered with a blanket .

The roof was so low that a person standing upright could touch the roof
There was a single shuttered door, which was never closed: a blanket served as a curtain
Close to the room, on a slightly higher level was a another small room, which Muhammad (saw) stayed in when he had boycotted the Mothers of believers.
A mat, a thin mattress, a pillow filled with the bark of trees, a leather water bag, a small plate for dates and a glass for drinking water were all the things in the room.
There were none of the signs of worldly wealth and pomp, but his little room was filled with spiritual treasures.

Aishah (ra), maintained her generosity even up till her last days.

Aishah ra, maintained the Prophet’s (saw) generosity even till her last days
No beggar left her door empty-handed .
Abdulla bin Zubair ra, mentioned that Aishah (ra), would collect a sizeable amount gradually and then give it away in charity.
On one occasion, at one sitting Aishah (ra), gave away 70,000 Dirhams in charity
One evening she received 1,000,000 from Amir Mu’awiyah ra, from Syria and by nightfall the entire sum had gone to charity

What does Allah swt promise the charitable?

{2:110}
And keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate and whatever good you send before for yourselves, you shall find it with Allah; surely Allah sees what you do.

By no means shall you attain Al-Birr (piety, righteousness, etc., it means here Allah’s Reward, i.e. Paradise), unless you spend (in Allah’s Cause) of that which you love; and whatever of good you spend, Allah knows it well. (Ali-Imran 3:92)


Aisha’s (ra), generosity

One day she was fasting and gave a beggar her iftar/future, telling her maid Allah swt will take care of the evening. By evening someone sent her cooked meat, she said to the maid, “Allah swt had provided her with something even better.

She owned a house which she sold to Mu’awiyah (ra,) and gave away all the money in charity.
When her beloved nephew Abdullah bin Zubair (ra), asked her to restrain her generosity, she swore not to talk to him, and then after calming down she spoke to him and freed slaves as kaffarah for breaking her oath.
Aishah (ra), was tender hearted and wept easily. Eg: beggar woman

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Aishah bint Abu Bakr ra, said….

Angel Jibril (ra), brought my picture wrapped in the cover of green silk in his (saw), dream and said: “She is your wife in this world and the hereafter.”
(Tirmidhi)

Aishah (ra), daughter of Muhammad’s (saw), closest friend, companion, associate
Abu Bakr As-Siddique, who was the closest friend and confidant of Prophet (saw) even before he received revelation. He (ra), is mentioned in the noble Qur’an in glowing terms.
He was a pure God fearing man, the foremost and staunchest supporter of the Prophet (saw), whom he loved dearly, even more than his life
He Abu Bakr (ra) had the honor of being buried next to his beloved leader, Prophet (saw)
He (ra), will enter Paradise in the company of the Prophet (saw).

Aishah’s (ra), favorite pastimes as a girl .

As a girl she (ra), enjoyed swinging and playing with dolls. (then dolls were made of straw and had no facial features)
The story of her winged horse, and memory of the historic moments during her Hijrah goes on to show her intelligence, wit, and memory.

Aishah’s (ra), noble birth.

Aishah (ra), had claims to noble birth from sides of the family.
Her mother (ra), was Umm Roman (ra), and her father was Abu Bakr Siddique (ra),
Umm Roman earlier married Abdullah Azdi and had a son by him, Abdur-Rahman
Aishah (ra was born in 614 CE
Her (ra )radle was the cradle of Islam
Nine blessings of Aisha (ra)
Aishah ra, said, there were nine blessings of Allah swt, which distinguished her from all other women in the world except Maryam bint Imran, the mother of Isa.

Nine Blessings of Aishah (ra)

Angel Jibril (ra),had presented her portrait wrapped in green silk to Muhammad (saw) told him that this was the picture of the lady chosen by Allah (swt),to be his bride in this world and the next.

She was the only virgin to have become the wife of the Prophet(saw )

When the Prophet saws, passed away, he was resting in her lap and was buried in her apartment.

Many times angels encircled her apartment with love and respect .

Very often divine revelation would come to Muhammad saws when they were lying together resting in peace and tranquility.

She was the daughter of the loyal and true friend of the Prophet (saw) Abu Bakr Siddique ra
Ayat acquitting her of any wrongdoing had descended from the heavens from Allah swt, proving her innocence

She was born a Muslim and had been brought up in a pure environment and spent her former years with the purest and best of creatures, the Prophet (saw)
Allah swt, the Lord, the Sustainer of the Universe promised her divine Forgiveness and abundant bounties.

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Saudah bint Zam’ah (ra), makes her second Hijrah, migration.

When Muslims in Makkah were being oppressed and tortured the Prophet (saw) decided to migrate to Al-Madinah with Abu Bakr Siddique.
On reaching Al-Madinah and settling down, he sent Zaid bin Harithah and abu Rafi’a to Makkah with some camels and 500 dirhams to bring all the members of his family which consisted of Saudah (ra), Ruqayyah (ra), Umm Kulthoom (ra), and Fatimah (ra).
Aishah (ra), touched by Saudah’s (ra), gesture.

When Saudah (ra), became older she feared that the Prophet (saw) would divorce her she entrusted Aishah (ra), the time allotted to her.
Aishah (ra), was very touched by her gesture and they became even closer than before
Saudah,(ra), heart was pure and totally free of jealousy or malice.

Saudah bint Zam’ah (ra), gesture to Aishah (ra), was reason for the revelation of the following Ayat.

Al-Nisa 4:126
For, unto God belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth; and, indeed, God encompasses everything.

Saudah bint Zam’ah (ra), pleased the Prophet (saw) with her humor.

A healthy tall stature woman with a fine sense of humor was Saudah (ra).
Sha (ra), would present comical image of holding her nose in prayer describing her long ruku’ with the Prophet (saw). He saws would burst into laughter at her simplicity.
Her fear of Dajjal and the Prophet (saw) would be amused as well.

On one occasion, whilst eating a meal, Aishah stuffed Saudah’s (ra), mouth with a food she declined and the Prophet (saw)would smile with all of them.
Goes to show the light hearted gaiety and pleasant ambience in the Prophet’s (saw), household.
However when the Adhan would be called, He (saw) would immediately rise and leave for the mosque as if he did not even know them.

Saudah bint Zam’ah (ra), and Zainab bint Jahash (ra) models of obedience.

After the Prophet’s saws, farewell Hajj, he told his wives that they should remain in their homes as it was the Will of Allah swt.
Saudah (ra), and Zainab bint Jahash did not travel after the death of Prophet (saw) and stayed in their homes in Al-Madinah, saying they would follow the command of Allah (swt).

Saudah bint Zam’ah’s (ra), generosity.

Saudah (ra), was extremely generous. During his rule Umar bin Khattab (ra), sent her a bag full of dirhams. She (ra), distributed the money among the poor and needy
She (ra), was attributed to narrating five authentic Ahadith.

Saudah bint Zam’ah ra, passess away in Al-Madinah

Saudah (ra), passed away during the caliphate of Umar bin Khattab (ra), and was buried in Jannatul-Baqi.

Allah swt, gives them good news in Al-Fajr
“O the one in complete rest and satisfaction! Comeback to your Lord-well pleased(yourself) and well-pleasing (unto Him)! Enter you them among My (honored) servants, and enter you My Paradise” (89:27-30)

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Saudah-01/02

Saudah bint Zam’ah ra, The First Lady, after Khadija (ra)

· Saudah bint Zam’ah (ra), the first lady to enter the household of the Prophet (saw) after the passing away of Khadijah (ra).
Saudah bint Zam’ah (ra), a role model
Saudah bint Zam’ah ra, was a role model for generosity and her obedience to Prophet (saw).
Aishah (ra), was very impressed by her simple and selfless nature.
Saudah bint Zam’ah ra, had the distinction of emigrating twice, first to Abyssiniah and then to Al-Madinah.

Saudah bint Zam’ah’s (ra), family lineage and marriages

Saudah’s (ra), mother, Shammoos was from the tribe of Bannu Najjar, a branch of Quraish; her (ra,) father was also from the branch of Quraish, Banu Amer bin Loii.
She (ra), was married to her cousin, Sakran bin Amar, both she and her husband accepted Islam in its earliest days and both migrated to Abyssiniah, they had a son Abdur-Rahman
After Sakran passed away, Saudah bint Zam’ah married the Prophet (saw)

Sakran interprets Saudah’s ra, dreams.

One day Saudah ra, dreamt that Prophet saws entered her house caught hold of her by the nape of her neck.
When she told her husband about her dream, he interpreted it to mean that after his death she would marry Muhammad saws.
Some time later she had another dream; she saw the moon descending into her lap. She told Sakran about this dream as well; again he interpreted it for her.
He told her, his death was imminent and that she would marry the Prophet saws,.
He fell ill and passed away a few days later, leaving Saudah (ra), lonely and sad.

Khawlah bint Hakim (ra), helps her friend Saudah (ra)

Khawlah bint Hakim, the wife of Uthman bin Madh’aon, visited the Prophet (saw), and suggested to him marriage with Saudah (ra), and the Prophet (saw), agreed

Saudah bint Zam’ah (ra), marries the Prophet (saw).

Zam’ah father of Saudah ra, performed the marriage ceremony, and was happy that his widowed daughter had been chosen to be the companion and wife of the Prophet saws.
The Prophet saws, gave a Mahr of 400 dirhams to his wife Saudah (ra).
Saudah (ra), happily moved into the house of Khadija ra, where the Prophet saws lived with his daughters, Umm Khultoom and Fatima (ra).

Saudah bint Zam’ah (ra), entertains the Prophet (saw)with her exciting stories.

Saudah (ra), would often relate with interesting accounts of her experiences in Abyssiniah, and talk especially about his daughter Ruqayyah (ra), and her husband, Uthman bin Affan and the Prophet (ra) would listen with great interest.