FAJR REMINDER: WHO IS SAWDAH? By: Umm Affān Shawwāl 30, 1447 (18-April-2026) Today, I want to speak about a noble woman who became a great support for our beloved Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ) after the passing of his first wife, Khadījah Bint Khuwaylid (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anha). She was Sawdah Bint Zam’ah Ibn Qays (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anha), a woman of dignity, sacrifice, and remarkable faith. She belonged to the noble tribe of Quraysh, specifically from Banu Āmir, while her mother, Ash-Shamus Bint Qays, was from Banu Najjar. Sawdah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anha) was known to be a very tall woman. This is understood from the well-known narration reported by Ā’ishah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anha), where the Prophet (ﷺ) said that: “One who has the longest hands amongst you would meet me most immediately. She farther said: They (the wives of Allāh's Apostle) used to measure the hands as to whose hand was the longest and it was the hand of Zaynab that was the longest amongst them, as she used to work with her hand and Sp...
✨ DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER ✨ Yaum As-sabt | 1st day of Dhul-Qa'dah, 1447 AH | Saturday, 18th April 2026. *_TAFSEER OF SUURAH Al-A‘LAA (Qur’an 87) continues_*. BismilLah. Let's continue with our studies of suurah Al-A‘laa. Verse 15 وَذَكَرَ اسْمَ رَبِّهِ فَصَلَّىٰ And remembers the Name of his Lord and prays. Dhikr and Salah are keys to success and closeness to ALLAH Azzawajal. Verse 16 بَلْ تُؤْثِرُونَ الْحَيَاةَ الدُّنْيَا But you prefer the worldly life. A criticism of those who prioritize dunya over akhirah. Verse 17 وَالْآخِرَةُ خَيْرٌ وَأَبْقَىٰ While the Hereafter is better and more lasting. The akhirah is eternal and far superior to temporary worldly life. Verse 18 إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَفِي الصُّحُفِ الْأُولَىٰ Indeed, this is in the former scriptures. The message is not new—it has always been taught. Verse 19 صُحُفِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَمُوسَىٰ The scriptures of Ibrahim and Musah. This connects Islam with earlier revelations, emphasizing one consistent message. Alhamdulillah....