Seerah

7.1. NAME AND LINEAGE

Juwayriyah bint al-Harith was a noble lady among the tribe of Banu al-Mustalaq. She also held a prominent and a high-ranking position among the women.

Her father was al-Harith ibn Abu-Dirar ibn Habib ibn s A’ id ibn Malik ibn judhaymah. Judhaymah was nicknamed al-Mustalaq for his sweet tongue Her tribe was Banu al-Mustalaq, the indigenous people of Khuza’ah. It was known for its bravery, power, and huge population.

Before her marriage to the Prophet, Juwayriyah’s name was Barrah, but the Prophet (peace be upon him) later renamed her Juwayriyah for fear of saying that he (the Prophet) went out c barrah (a righteous woman). Juwayriyah had a blossoming youth, thanks to her father’s exalted rank and position among the members of his tribe. Thus, in this magnificent atmosphere, she was morally and nobly brought up.

Juwayriyah got married at a tender age to Musafi ibn Safwan, one of the youths of Khuza’ah who was killed along with other polytheists of Banu al-Mustalaq who fought in the Battle of al-Muraysi’. Her story with the Prophet started during the Battle of Banu al-Mustalaq in which her father, Al-Harith, was defeated by the Muslim army.

In this battle, Almighty Allah gave His Messenger and the Muslims resounding victory over the enemies. The Muslims gained booty and took their women as captives. Among those captured was Juwayriyah (may Allah be pleased with her) who was still of tender age.

(SOURCE: Wives of Prophet Muhammad, Their Strives and Their Lives by Muhammad Fathi Mus’ ad)

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