Hazrat Zainab (R.A) (Daughter)

Question 1

Who is Zainab?

Answer 1

• Eldest daughter
• She was born in the 5th year of marriage when the Prophet (PBUH) was 30.

Question 2

Who is Zainab married to?

Answer 2

• Abul Aas bin Rabi (Khadija’s nephew)

Question 3

Who did Abdul Aas fight for and what happened after being taken into prison?

Answer 3

• Abdul Aas fought on the side of Quraish in the battle of Badr, and he was taken as a prisoner and brought before the prophet.
• Hazrat Zainab sent a necklace, which her mother had given her, for his release.

Question 4

What did the prophet do after recognizing the necklace?

Answer 4

• The prophet (PBUH) saw the necklace, he recognized it and his eyes were filled with tears.
• He consulted his companions returned the necklace and freed Abdul Aas on condition that he sent Zainab to Medina.

Question 5

When did Zainab and Abdul Aas separate?

Answer 5

• They were separated when a Divine revelation prohibited Muslim women from marrying non-muslims. Later, Abdul Aas accepted Islam and they were rejoined.

Question 6

When did Zainab die, how did she die, and did she have any children?

Answer 6

• Died in 8. A.H
• As a result of a sword wound inflicted by Habbir bin Aswad at the time she was migrating to Madina.
• She had a son - Ali, and a daughter - Umamah