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This passage beautifully recounts the virtues and remarkable contributions of Khadijah, the wife of Prophet Muhammad, and her importance in Islamic history. It highlights her role as a model of sacrifice, dedication, and unwavering support for Islam. The Prophet Muhammad, pointing to the heavens and earth, praised Khadijah as the most virtuous woman on earth, after Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Her life is an enduring source of inspiration, particularly for women, demonstrating how one can contribute wholeheartedly to the cause of Islam with their time, energy, wealth, and even their life. Khadijah’s dedication played a significant part in the spread of Islam and the preservation of the Quran in its original form.
The passage also recalls the moment when the angel Jibril (Gabriel) conveyed a special message to Khadijah while the Prophet was in the Cave of Hira. Jibril told the Prophet to greet Khadijah on behalf of Allah, announcing that in Paradise, she would have a house made of pearls, free from hardship and clamor. Khadijah, in her humility, responded by acknowledging the greeting from both the Prophet and Jibril, emphasizing peace as the essence of Allah.
This story of Khadijah serves as a reminder for believers to live purposeful lives, remembering the sacrifices of the Prophet’s family in their prayers.
