KHADIJAH: THE WIFE
Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her) was a virtuous wife. She kept a quiet and happy home for the Prophet (peace be upon him). She assisted and supported him. She eased the causes of worry at the beginning of his mission. She, as Allah decreed for His Messenger, proved to be a wife in her love and a mother in her kindness.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to be sociable with Khadijah’s company and tell her what he saw or heard in the place where he inclined to worship Allah in solitude. On her part, Khadijah used to offer him affection and compassion that relieved his worries. She never frowned at him when returning from his long period of worship in solitude, or expressed grief for his custom of spending many hours in isolation. Rather, she constantly encouraged, aided, and consoled him.
She was a kind wife, who used to kindly console her husband in times of adversity, saying, “Expect good news, for Allah will decree good for you.’
This is the ideal character of a good wife who helps, aids, and supports her husband.
Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her) loved the people whom her husband loved and used to be generous with them. Once, Halimah as-Södiyyah, the Prophet’s wetnurse, visited the Prophet (peace be upon him). The Prophet (peace be upon him) was so pleased by her visit to the extent that he hurried to meet her saying, “Mother, Mother!” He welcomed her and spread his garment for her to sit on. Being asked about her affairs, Halimah complained of drought; thereupon, the Prophet (peace be upon him) gave her many gifts. On her part, Khadijah gave Halimah forty sheep, a camel carrying water, and sufficient provision to meet her needs during her return to the desert.
The righteous wife, accordingly, should be hospitable and open handed. She should welcome her husband’ s guests in order to please him.
(SOURCE: Wives of Prophet Muhammad, Their Strives and Their Lives by Muhammad Fathi Mus’ ad)
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