7.2. HER MARRIAGE TO THE PROPHET (PEACE BE UPON HIM)
The following statement of Umm al-Mu ‘minin, Aisha explains the story of Juwayriyah. A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said, “After the Prophet (peace be upon him) had distributed the captives of Banu al-Mustalaq, Juwayriyah bint al-Harith fell into the lot of Thabit ibn Qays ibn Shammas (or rather that of his cousin), but managed to bargain for her freedom.
Indeed, she was a beautiful lady whom everyone would cherish to have as a wife. She said, ‘O Messenger of Allah! I am Juwayriyah bint al-Harith. All about me is very clear to you. I am part of Thabit ibn Qays’ share of booty and I have bargained for my freedom (purchasing it by paying a sum of money). Now I need your assistance.’ Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said to her, ‘What if I offer you something better. She asked, ‘What is it, O Messenger of Allah?’ The Prophet said, ‘I will pay him on your behalf and marry you. ‘ She answered, ‘I agree. ‘
Knowing that the Prophet married her, the Companions set free all captives of her tribe, as they then became the in-laws of Allah’s Messenger. We have never seen a woman so respected and appreciated as this noble lady whose marriage to the Prophet was a great blessing to her tribe, Banu al-Mustalaq.”
(SOURCE: Wives of Prophet Muhammad, Their Strives and Their Lives by Muhammad Fathi Mus’ ad)
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