Explanation

• Hazrat Zainab bint Khuzaymah (RA) was given the title Umm-ul-Masakeen (Mother of the Poor).
• Because of her generosity and care for the needy.
• Husband: Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
• Marriage: Approximately 3 months
• Death: 4 AH / 625 CE, approximately 30 years of age
• Burial: Jannat al-Baqi, Madinah

Last verified on 09-09-2026

Explanation

• Tribe: Banu Saad
• Full name: Halima Saadia (RA)
• Relation: Foster mother of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
• Foster care: About 6 years
• Tribal affiliation: Banu Saad was part of Hawazin.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

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