MB06- Juvriah Bint Harith (RA)

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Juvriah bint Harith ( RA )

The Prophet (saw), said:
“Allah (swt), has commanded me to marry with the women of Paradise only.”
“I did not see any lady except Juvriah (ra), who became a source of blessing for her tribesmen because hundreds of her tribesmen were liberated from the slavery by her action”.

Juvriah bint Harith (ra), born in a Jewish chieftain’s home

Islam had begun to spread rapidly and a major portion of the Arabian Peninsula was under the influence of Islam by the year 5th after Hijrah.

Al-Madinah had by now become the center of a stable and rapidly expanding Islamic state.
The Islamic forces were on a triumphal march, inspired by spiritual strength
The two tribes Banu Khuza’ah who were allies of the Prophet (saw), and
Banu Mustalaq, enemies of the Muslims, who planned to attack Madinah.

Juvriah bint Harith (ra), a beautiful and wealthy lady

The chieftain of this tribe was Harith bin Abi Dharar, an arrogant man who had a lot of wealth and power.He had a beautiful daughter, Juvriah (ra), who had been born just before the advent of Islam. She was brought up in the lap of luxury, and had all the refinements and graces of a princess .Intelligent and wise, she mastered language and literary style. This was an accomplishment much prized by contemporary Arabs
She was happily married to one of the rising youths of the tribe of Banu Khusa’ah, Musafa bin Safwan.

The Prophet (saw) marches to fight a battle with the Banu Mustalaq

The Muslim forces were alerted when they confirmed news, of the Banu Mustalaq preparing for war with them .An army of seven hundred Muslim forces was ready to leave, under the General, the Prophet (saw), himself ,Aishah (ra), accompanied him on this march
The Muslim forces reached Al-Marisa, a strategic point for the tribe of Banu Mustalaq and a source of water for them .The Prophet (saw), sent a message to the Banu Mustalaq to accept Islam, but they began the war instead .The Prophet (saw), ordered his troops to launch a united attack on the enemy and soon they were defeated

Juveriah bint Harith (ra), is freed and marriage to the Prophet (saw)

Her husband Musafa bin Safwan was among those who were killed in this war
Juveriah (ra), was given as a captive from the spoils of war to the famous companion Thabit bin Qais Ansari (ra), he (ra), was stunned by her beauty and kept a ransom of gold in exchange for her freedom.

Juveriah (ra), was not only beautiful, graceful, elegant and eloquent but also one who was brought up in one of the foremost families of the time.
At the first opportunity she went to the Prophet (saw), and pleaded her case with him.
The Prophet (saw), was moved by her sorrowful plea and asked her if she would like to live as a free woman and a part of his household i.e. if he paid her ransom .She (ra), was moved deeply by this unexpected elevation in her status, and was more than happy to accept his (ra), offer
She was freed, and after accepting Islam she married Prophet Muhammad (saw).

Juveriah (ra), liberates her tribe from slavery.

When the Muhaideen heard of her conversation and marriage to the Prophet (saw), they too freed all the slaves of the tribe of Banu Mustalaq
Juveriah (ra), did not only become free, but she also became a Mother of the Believers
Some time later, her father and all the men who had been freed on the occasion of her marriage went to the Prophet (saw) and accepted Islam as their religion
Juveriah (ra), was thus blessed with a twofold honor-first of freeing her countrymen from slavery and then of bringing them into the fold of Islam

Imam Baihaqi quotes Juveriah’s dream

Imam Baihaqi has quoted Juveriah (ra), as saying that, three days before the Prophet (saw), arrived she saw the moon coming towards her from the direction of
Al-Madinah and falling into her lap
She did not like to talk about it to anyone, but when they were conquered and
she was made a prisoner she hoped that her dream would be realized
When the Prophet (saw), freed her and subsequently married her, he (ra), also changed her name from Barah to Juveriah, then she was a girl of twenty (Imam Thahabi)
Aishah (ra), swa Juveriah (ra), and said that she was as beautiful as a fairy

The Prophet (saw), teaches Juveriah (ra), some beautiful sentences

Juveriah (ra), said, the Prophet (saw) told her that after leaving her in the morning he recited the above four sentences three times each and these earned him more reward from Allah than her whole morning’s prayers

The dua’a the Prophet (saw) thought Juveriah (ra)

‘How perfect Allaah is and I praise Him by the number of His creation and His pleasure, and by the weight of His throne, and the ink of His words.’ (three times)

Juveriah (ra), passes away at age sixty-five in Al-Madinah

Juveriah (ra), died at the age of sixty-five in Rabi’ul-Awwal in the year 50th after Hijrah during the caliphate of Mu’awiyah bin Abi Sufyan
The governor of Al-Madinah, Marwan bin Hakam led the funeral prayer and she was buried in Jannatul Baqi
Allah gives good news to them in
Al-Fajr 89:28-30

“O the one in (complete) rest and satisfaction! Come back to your Lord-well pleased and well pleasing. Enter you then among My (honored) servants, and enter you my Paradise.”

MB5- Zainab Bint Khazeemah (RA)

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Zainab bint Khazeemah ( ra )

The Prophet (saw) said: “Allah (swt) has commanded me to marry with the women of Paradise only”.

She is the lady who was known as “The Mother of the distressed and needy because she would give charity to deserving people.

The Prophet, (saw), said that Allah (swt), had ordained that he can marry only those woman deserving of Paradise .

Zainab bint Khazeemah:The Mother of the Poor and Needy

She (ra), was a lady who was known as the mother of the poor and needy because she was the most generous amongst the ladies of the household.
She was given this title even before the advent of Islam because she could not bear to see anyone hungry or needy.

Ibn Kathir wrote: she earned the title because of generosity and charity.
This quality of generosity became more pronounced and intense when she converted to Islam, which has always.

Zainab bint Khazeemah marries Prophet (saw)

Zainab bin Khazeemab was born 13 years before Prophet Muhammad (saw) was chosen as the messenger of Allah (swt)

She was 27 when the Prophet (saw) was 40
Zainab bin Khazeemah was married to Abdullah bin Jahsh (ra), this highly respected Companion attained martyrdom during the battle of Uhud .

After the battle, the Companions married the widows and took the children under their protection giving them and their orphaned children security.
Zainab bin Khazeema (ra), attained the enviable position of becoming a wife of the Prophet (saw).

Zainab’s (ra), devotion to Allah (swt)

The Prophet (saw), marries Zainab
Zainab (ra), was in the same plait as Hamnah (ra), but she did not appeal to any human being instead entrusted her affairs entirely to Allah (swt) and devoted herself to prayer and meditation .

When she received a proposal from the best man possible, the Prophet (saw) she (ra), was overjoyed with the good fortune that Allah (swt) had bestowed on her.
Zainab (ra), joins the Prophet (saw) household.
The Prophet (saw) married her (ra), with a dowry of 400 dirham.
An apartment was constructed for her near Hafsah (ra) , and Aishah (ra),
Thus she joined the pure and virtuous ladies of the Prophet (saw), household.
Allah (swt), speaks of these ladies in the Quran 33:32-33
Al-Ahzab 33:32-33

Translation:

And abide quietly in your homes, and do not flaunt your charms as they used to flaunt them in the old days of pagan ignorance; and be constant in prayer, and render the purifying dues, and pay heed unto God and His Apostle: for God only wants to remove from you all that might be loathsome, O you members of the [Prophet’s] household, and to purify you to utmost purity.
33:32 O wives of the Prophet! You are not like any of the [other] women, provided that you remain [truly] conscious of God. Hence, be not over-soft in your speech, lest any whose heart is diseased should be moved to desire [you]: but, withal, speak in a kindly way.

Aishah (ra), and Hafsah (ra), welcome their new friend

Aishah and Hafsah (ra) welcomed Zainab (ra), bint Khazeemah and gave her their sincere and sympathetic companionship.
They knew that the Prophet (saw) married Zainab (ra), because she was deeply affected by the death of her first husband .
Their kindness towards Zainab (ra), lightened her grief and gave her peace of mind

Young Zainab (ra), passess away at the age 30

Zainab bint Khazeemah lived barely eight months after her marriage to the Prophet (saw)
She was just 30 years old when she passed away .

The Prophet (saw), led her funeral prayer, and she (ra), was buried in Jannatul Baqi
Zainab (ra), was the 2nd wife to have passed away in the lifetime of Muhammad (saw), the first being Khadeejah, (ra)
Allah gives good news to them in
Al-Fajr 89:28-30

“O the one in (complete) rest and satisfaction! Come back to your Lord-well pleased and well pleasing. Enter you then among My (honored) servants, and enter you my Paradise”.

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Aishah (ra), and Hafsah (ra ), Plot against the Prophet (saw)!!!

Among the mothers of the Believers, Aishah, Hafsah, Umm Habibah and
Saudah (ra), belong to the tribe of Quraish
When the Prophet (saw), was delayed a little with Zainab (ra), because she offered him some honey, Aishah and Hafsah (ra), could not bear him coming late.
So both Aishah (ra), and Hafsah (ra ), decided with Saudah (ra), to criticize his breath breath of honey.
He (saw), then decided to give it up for good hence Allah (swt), rebuked him (saw), in Surah At-Tahreem 66:1
Surah At-Tahreem

“O Prophet! Why do you forbid that which Allah (swt ) has allowed to you, seeking to please your wives? And Allah (swt) is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful (66:1)

Hafsah (ra), confides in Aishah (ra), and Allah (swt), exposed her.

It was around the same time that the Prophet (saw), confided a secret matter to Hafsah (ra) and warned her not to speak to anyone about it
Hafsah (ra), told Aisha (ra), about it and Allah (swt), exposed her and revealed it in Surah At-Tahreem (66:3)

“And when the Prophet (saw) disclosed a matter in confidence to one of his wife, then she told it. And Allah (swt) made it known to him; he informed part thereof and left a part. Then when he told her thereof, she said, “Who told you this?” He said: “The All-Knower, The All Aware has told me” (66:3)

The Prophet (saw),boycotted his wives for 29 Days!!!

It was at this time, the Prophet (saw), boycotted his wives
By the 9th year after Hijra, most of the Peninsula was under Islamic rule
The granaries at Al Madina were full and all the riches were reaching the center from different regions .

Most of the Mothers of the believers had been brought up in the lap of luxury
When they saw this reign of prosperity, they too put forward demands for an increase in their household allowances.

When Umar Farooq (ra ), heard of this, he was very upset and told his daughter to ask him and not to make demands from the Prophet (saw).

He also advised the Mother of the Believers not to make demands
It was at this time that the Prophet (saw) boycotted his wives and went into seclusion and moved into an upper room adjacent to Aishah’s (ra), apartment.
Hafsah (ra), promised her father that she would never ask for a raise in her allowance and remained to her word to the end of her life.


Hafsah (ra), passed away in the state of Saum (fasting)

Hafsah (ra), died in the year 41th after Hijra at the age of 59.
The funeral prayer was led by the governor of Al-Madinah, Marwan bin Hakam
She was buried in Jannatul Baqi by her two brothers, Abdullah bin Umar and Asim bin Umar, (ra).
Allah (swt), gives them good news in Al-Fajr

“O the one in complete rest and satisfaction! Come back 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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Umar Farooq (ra), seeks a groom for his grief-stricken daughter.

Hafsah’s (ra), father Umar (ra), was very pained to see his daughter in this state
Hafsah’s (ra), silent courage and her patient prayer and her study of the Qur’an radiated her face with a spiritual beauty and innocence,
Not to mention a sadness and harsh loneliness that had become a part of her life.
After deep thought, Umar( ra), decided to approach Uthman bin Affan (ra), with the proposal, however Uthman bin Affan (ra), declined.

Then he went to Abu Bakr As-Siddique (ra), and offered him his daughter in marriage, he too lowered his gaze and did not answer him .

Umar Farooq (ra), then he went to the Prophet (saw) with his grievance and the Prophet (saw) smiling answered,

“Do not worry or grieve Umar, for Allah (swt), will find a man better than Uthman for Hafsah and Uthman in turn will find for himself a better woman than Hafsah (ra).
Hafsah (ra), marries the Prophet (saw)

A few days later, the Prophet (saw) married his daughter Umm Kulthom (ra), to Uthman
And one day the Prophet (saw) proposed marriage to Hafsah (ra), making Umar (ra), honored and blessed to join the family of the Prophet (saw).
Hafsah ra), was married to the Prophet (saw) in the 3rd year after Hijrah before the battle of Uhud, she was then 22 yrs old.

Umar Farooq’s (ra), Advice to His Daughter

The Prophet’s (saw) prediction was proved right.
Both Abu Bakr and Uthman told Umar (ra), they declined his proposal because the Prophet (saw), had shown interest in his daughter for marriage.

Umar (ra), advised his daughter never to compete with Aishah (ra) who was the Prophet’s (saw) favorite wife and better than her in many respects.
He (saw) also said, she should respect her sincerely and live happily as a member of the first and foremost family.

Hafsah (ra), a seeker of Knowledge and a Woman of great Aptitude.

After attaining the position of the Mother of the Believers, Hafsah (ra), became even more absorbed in studying the finer points of religion
She memorized the different ayat as and when they were revealed
She (ra), would store in her mind conversations of Muhammad (saw) which would lead to a better understanding of Islam
Often she would discuss with the Prophet (saw), issues about the Shari’ah.

Hafsah’s (ra ), confidence leads her to trouble

Umm Mubashir (ra), relates, that she and Hafsah (ra), and the Prophet (saw) were sitting and chatting together
He said, “All the people who had given the pledge of Allegiance at Hudaybiyyah under the tree would go to Paradise.
Hafsah (ra), asked, “how is that possible”
The Prophet (saw), got annoyed, but Hafsah (ra), did not give up and quoted an ayah from Surah Maryam (19:71)

“And every one of you will come within sight of it: this is, with your Sustainer, a decree that must be fulfilled”.
Ctd….
In reply, (saw), he quoted the very next ayah from the same Surah Al Maryam 19:72

“Then we shall save those who used to fear Allah (swt ), and were dutiful to Him. And, we shall leave the wrongdoers therein, (hellfire) to their knees”

Umar Farooq (ra), confronts his Daughter

This news of Hafsah (ra) disputing with the Prophet (saw) spread in Al Madinah
When Umar Farooq heards about it, he reprimanded his daughter who replied “Aishah (ra) also spoke in the same manner the Prophet (saw).

Her father again, cautioned her not to compete with Aishah (ra) and to maintain a certain decorum or else she would get into trouble.

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Hafsah’s (ra), Marriage to Khanees bin Hazafah Sehmi

Hafsah (ra) was married to Khanees bin Hazafah Sehmi
He was influenced by the teaching to Abu Bakr Siddique, (ra), and had accepted Islam.
When the leaders of Quraish heard about his conversation, they were enraged and he was subjected to the worst cruelty and oppression possible.

Hafsah (ra) Khanees (ra), bear a distinction of migrating twice

Due to the cruelty and oppression of the Quraish Khanees (ra), and Hafsah (ra), migrated to Abyssinia with the rest of the persecuted Muslims.
This was around the time when the Prophet (saw), had not yet started educating the new converts.

They both however got homesick and returned back to Mecca where once again faced sufferings inflicted upon the Muslims.

After some time the call was given by the Prophet (saw) to migrate to Al-Madinah
Khanees (ra), answered the call, thus becoming one of the few faithful followers who went through rigors of migrating twice in the obedience to the Prophet’s (saw), call.
This time around he was with his wife
Hafsah (ra), On reaching Al-Madinah the Prophet (saw), strengthened the bonds of brotherhood between the migrants (Muhajireen) and the Ansar (Madinites)

Khanees (ra), a Student of Prophet (saw), and a good Warrior

Both Khanees and Hafsah (ra), loved the new life in Al- Madinah
Hafsah (ra), made a special arrangements to memorize the ayat of the Qur’an as and when they were revealed giving deep thought and attention to their meaning and interpretation.
Her husband meanwhile was preparing himself for Jihad, improving his martial skills and learning the movements of the enemy as an accomplished horse-rider ready to meet them head-on.

Khanees bin Hafasah (ra), fights a heroic battle in Badr

Khanees bin Hazafah, Umar Farooq, and the maternal and paternal uncles of Hafsah (ra), and her cousin were all a part of this courageous band.
Her husband was determined to win the battle for Allah (swt) and destroy Abu Jahl forces.
Finally the forces met and Khanees bin Hazafah went tearing through the ranks of the enemy.
He was seriously wounded but most of the leaders of the disbelievers were killed, and Islam triumph.

It is one of the greatest battles fought in history where a handful of unarmed and out-numbered men routed a powerful and well equipped army.

The Prophet (saw), stayed at Badr for three days, while the injured were attended to; then he (saw), lead the victorious and jubilant forces back to Al-Madina.

Hafsah’s (ra), love for Khanees bin Hazafah

When Hafsah (ra), heard of her husband’s heroic deeds, she (ra), was very happy and praised his valor in battle, realizing he was injured and needed her care.
She immediately read the ayah of Surah ,Al-Anfal which were revealed with connection to the battle of Badr .

These words of Allah (swt), promising victory inspired Hafsah (ra), and she nursed her husband back to health, however his wound was still sore and he succumbed to them.
Surah Al-Anfal 8:10

“Allah (swt) has made it only as glad tidings, as that your hearts be at rest therewith. And there is no victory except from Allah (swt). Verily, Allah(swt) is All-Mighty, All-Wise”

Khanees bin Hazafah (ra), passes away

A few days later Khanees (ra), succumbed to his injuries and joined the ranks of those who are blessed with eternal life.
The Prophet (saw), arranged for him to be buried in “Jannatul Baqi” next to the uncle of Hafsah (ra),

He (saw), personally led the funeral prayer
Hafsah (ra), was naturally grief-stricken but being a true believer she (ra), respectfully submitted herself to prayer and meditation more than ever before.
At this time she was barely twenty one years old

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Hafsah bint Umar ibn Al-Khattab

One day the angel Jibril as, visited the Prophet saws, and narrated about Hafsah (ra), “She is often fasting and worshipping lady and she will be your wife in paradise too”
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Hafsah’s (ra), rich lineage

Hafsah (ra), the daughter of Umar Farooq (ra), and the niece of another famous sahabi (companion), Uthman bin Maz’oon who was fortunate to have the Prophet (saw) lead the funeral prayer and bury him himself (saw) in Jannatul Baqi. The first sahabi to be buried there
Her uncle from the paternal side, a martyr and a General of the Muslim army, he was Zaid bin Khatab (ra). He attained martyrdom after accepting Islam early even before Umar Farooq (ra),
Abdullah bin Umar (ra), who was declared by the Prophet (saw) to be an excellent man, was Hafsah’s (ra), brother

Hafsah (ra), a pious lady an offspring of Mujahideen

Hafsah (ra) was an extremely religious lady who used to spend her time in prayer and fasting
An excellent writer and orator, an ardent follower of Islam
Seven of her family members were from amongst the warriors of Badr: Her father, Umar bin Khatab

Her Paternal Uncle, Zaid bin Khatab
Her Husband, Khanes bin Hathafah
Three of her mother’s brothers: Uthman bin Maz’oon, Qudamah bin Maz’oon, and
Sa’id bin Abdullah bin Maz’oon
All of them had taken part in the battle of Badr and fought courageously having attained a place in Paradise.

Hafsah’s (ra), noble qualities

Five years before the Prophet (saw) was chosen to be messenger of Allah (saw), the renovation of the Ka’bah took place, then the Prophet (saw) was 35 years old.
When it came to the point to placing the Blackstone of the Ka’bah he (saw), was given the honor
He, (saw), stunned the people by asking for a large sheet; placing the Blackstone in the center of the sheet and asking each of the chiefs to hold the edges of the sheet and raise it. He, (saw), himself then picked it up and placed it in the nitch of the wall.
Thus, a thorny issue was very simply yet brilliantly resolved. It was during this time that Hafsah, (ra), was born in the family of a great warrior and wrestler, Umar bin Khatab (ra)

The birth of Hafsah, (ra)

Hafsah (ra), was thus born in the family of Umar Ibn Khatab
In her growing years, Hafsah (ra), was brought up in a completely Islamic environment, both her parents and her aunt and uncles having already converted to new religion
When she was old enough her parents married her.