The Great Women behind Great Men

Hajjerr

He is Dhul-Jalali Wal-Ikram
salam aleikum wa rahmatulahy wa barakatuh

“And among His Signs is this that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquillity with them, and He has put love and mercy between your hearts.”​
(Quran 30:21)

Prophet Muhammad,peace be upon him, said, “The best among you are those who are the best to their wives.” Why would he have made this clear on numerous occasions? Possibly because a partnership built on love and mercy cannot help but be successful, whereas a relationship built on dominance and mistrust rarely succeeds except in heartache and sorrow. Another reason might be due to the fact that in pre Islamic Arabia females were so undervalued that baby girls were buried alive and women were owned like livestock or chattels.

One of the greatest role models for women, particularly wives, was born into this time of ignorance, yet she was able to rise above the discrimination around her and have one of history’s most successful marriages. She was Khadijah, the first, and for 25 years, the only wife of Prophet Muhammad. What do we know about Khadijah that made her such a fantastic wife and incredible role model? Why do we consider Khadijah, the daughter of Khuwaylid, to be a great women standing by the side of a great man.

"Mary, the daughter of 'Imran, was the best among the women (of the world of her time) and Khadija is the best amongst the women. (this nation)."

Islam teaches that a woman should always display tenderness and care towards her husband. Khadijah loved and supported Prophet Muhammad through the difficult years of the establishment of Islam. In the spirit of partnership and companionship inherent in a truly Islamic marriage great men and women find no difficulty helping each other. Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was known to perform many household chores such as cleaning and mending garments’ “He used to keep himself busy in household chores and went out when the time for prayer came.”

Khadijah, for her part kept a home that was a refuge from the trouble and problems Muhammad faced every day. She also gave freely of her time and knowledge. She supported her husband with advice, and opinions and generally helped in practical ways, “This world is just temporary conveniences, and the best comfort in this world is a righteous woman.”

It is said that marriage is half of one’s religion and this becomes understandable and obvious when we are able to observe a marriage such as that of Prophet Muhammad and Khadijah. This great woman stood beside a great man when he felt lost, alone and worried. Her words and her support helped propel him forward into the greatness he was born to.
http://www.islamreligion.com/articles/5075/
 
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