Back to 39 EpochsEpoch 07 of 39
Pre-Prophethood•
28 BH (595 CE)
•Makkah Al-Mukarramah
Marriage to Sayyidah Khadijah رضي الله عنها
زَوَاجُهُ بِالسَّيِّدَةِ خَدِيجَة رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهَا
“The blessed union of Muhammad ﷺ (age 25) with Sayyidah Khadijah (age 40), the noble businesswoman of Makkah.”
Historical & Scholarly Account
Impressed by his immaculate honesty and the extraordinary reports of his servant Maysarah, Sayyidah Khadijah bint Khuwaylid — known as *Al-Tahirah* (The Pure) — proposed marriage to Muhammad ﷺ through her friend Nafisah. Muhammad ﷺ accepted with the approval of his uncle Abu Talib. Their marriage was a profound union of mutual love, spiritual companionship, and steadfast loyalty lasting 25 years until her passing. She gave birth to all his children except Ibrahim (whose mother was Mariyah al-Qibtiyyah). He did not marry anyone else during her lifetime.
Transformative Lessons for the Modern Believer
The supreme value of emotional, moral, and spiritual support in marriage.
Honoring character, trustworthiness, and piety above worldly material wealth.
The profound leadership and independent stature of Sayyidah Khadijah in Islamic history.
Key Historical Personalities in this Epoch
Sayyidah Khadijah رضي الله عنهاNafisah bint MunyahAbu TalibSayyidah Fatimah
Primary Scholarly Sources
- Sahih al-Bukhari (3815)
- Sahih Muslim (2435)
- Zad al-Ma'ad
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