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SHE WAS ALSO TESTED! By: Umm Affān

 FAJR REMINDER: SHE WAS ALSO TESTED!

By: Umm Affān

Dhū al-Qa'dah 14, 1447 (2-May-2026)


What is the reality of how widows and divorcées are treated in many Muslim communities today? Sadly, many of our sisters endure painful experiences at the hands of some brothers. The situation can become even more difficult for those who come from non-Muslim families, lacking the support system they need. We ask Allāh for His Aid in easing their burdens.


Now reflect on how the Muslim community during the time of the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) conducted themselves toward women without husbands, such as Sawdah Bint Zam’ah Ibn Qays (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anha). Their compassion was not mere words—it was sincere and practical. They felt one another’s struggles and stood together in support. Khawlah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anha) even recommended Sawdah to the Prophet (ﷺ) for marriage, and he accepted and married her.


Subḥānallāh! The best of mankind, our beloved Prophet (ﷺ), married Sawdah, a widow. This stands as a powerful example for Muslim men, especially those considering polygyny, to give thoughtful consideration to widows and divorcées who may be in need of care, companionship, and support.


A profound lesson from the life of our mother Sawdah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anha) is that from the moment she embraced Islām, her life was filled with tests that grew increasingly intense. She faced these trials with patience and resilience, and in the end, she was among those who attained great reward.


To those who are currently passing through difficult trials, remain patient and steadfast. Your situation is not unique, and the Help of Allāh is always near. Allāh says: “Or think you that you will enter Paradise without such (trials) as came to those who passed away before you? They were afflicted with severe poverty and ailment and were so shaken that even the Messenger and those who believed along with him said, ‘When (will come) the Help of Allāh?’ Yes! Certainly, the Help of Allāh is near.” [Sūrah Al-Baqarah (2): 214]


One may wonder why these trials occur. They serve a divine purpose: to distinguish the sincere believers from others, to refine faith just as gold is purified from impurities. Allāh says: “And that Allāh may test (or purify) the believers (from sins) and destroy the disbelievers.” [Sūrah Aal-‘Imrān (3): 141]


I beseech Allāh to make us among the true and sincere believers. Aameen.

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