Explanation

• Hazrat Zaynab bint Khuzayma (RA) was the only wife of Holy Prophet (SAW), besides Hazrat Khadijah (RA), who died during his lifetime.
• She married the Prophet (PBUH) in 4 AH (625 CE).
• She passed away only a few months after the marriage in 4 AH (625 CE).
• She was known as "Umm al-Masakin" (Mother of the Poor).
• She was buried in Jannat al-Baqi, Madinah.

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

The 9 wives alive at the Prophet's (ﷺ) death:

1. Hazrat Saudah bint Zam'ah (RA)
2. Hazrat Aishah bint Abu Bakr (RA)
3. Hazrat Hafsah bint Umar (RA)
4. Hazrat Umm Salamah (RA)
5. Hazrat Zainab bint Jahsh (RA)
6. Hazrat Juwayriyah bint Al-Harith (RA)
7. Hazrat Umm Habibah (RA)
8. Hazrat Safiyyah bint Huyayy (RA)
9. Hazrat Maymunah bint Al-Harith (RA)

Additional information:

• The wives of the Prophet (ﷺ) are honored with the title "Mothers of the Believers" (Ummahat-ul-Mu'minin).
• This title is derived from Surah Al-Ahzab (33:6).
• Hazrat Khadijah (RA) and Hazrat Zainab bint Khuzaimah (RA) had passed away before the Prophet's (ﷺ) death.
• The Prophet (ﷺ) passed away in Madinah on 12 Rabi' al-Awwal, 11 AH (632 AD).

Last verified on 22-07-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Khadijah (RA) passed away in Ramadan of the 10th year of Prophethood.
• She died in 619 AD at the age of 65 years.
• The 10th year of Prophethood is known as the Year of Sorrow (ʿĀm al-Ḥuzn).
• In the same year, Abu Talib also passed away.
• Hazrat Khadijah (RA) was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
• She was the first woman to embrace Islam.

Last verified on 15-07-2026

Explanation

• Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA) was the first woman to accept Islam.

Additional information:

• First adult man: Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA)
• First Child: Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)
• First Freed Slave: Zayd ibn Harithah (RA)
• First Slave: Bilal ibn Rabah (RA)

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• The verse is mentioned in Surah Al-Ahzab.
• Allah declares the wives of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as “Mothers of the Believers (Umm-ul-Momineen)”.
• This is stated in Verse 6 (33:6).
• Total wives → 11
• First wife → Khadija (R.A) (595–619)
• Last wife → Maymunah (R.A) (630)

Last verified on 28-04-2026