Hazrat Sawda bint Zama'a (R.A) Flashcards
1
Q
Who was she and her husband?
A
- She was the first woman to migrate to Abyssinia
- Her husband Sakran bin Amr had died and lived with her elderly father
- She was the Prophet’s second wife; married one month after Khadijah’s death
- She migrated to Madinah with Hazrat Fatima and Hazrat Umm Kulthum
2
Q
Where was her house built?
A
- Her house was built in Madinah
3
Q
Who was she close to?
A
- She was close to AIsha and in the end, gave up her time with the Prophet to Aisha
4
Q
What was she known for?
A
- Generosity
5
Q
What did she do to follow the directive from the prophet?
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- On the eve of the last pilgrimage, the holy prophet (p.b.u.h) ordered his wives to remain in retirement after his death.
- Hazrat Sawdah followed this directive so much that she never left her house even for Hajj and Umrah.
6
Q
When did she die and where was she buried at?
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- She died in the 22nd year of Hijrat and was buried in Jannat-al-Baqi.
