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THE ELDEST DAUGHTER (1)

FAJR REMINDER: THE ELDEST DAUGHTER (1)


Jumādā al-Ākhirah 4, 1448 AH Saturday, 14th November, 2026.

Among the distinguished women in Islamic history was Zaynab bint Muḥammad (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhā), the eldest daughter of the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) and his beloved wife, Khadījah bint Khuwaylid (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhā).

She embraced Islām when her father received the first revelation, but her husband, Abū al-‘Āṣ ibn al-Rabī‘, did not initially accept the message. Despite the challenges this created in her marriage, she remained steadfast in her faith.

One of the most touching incidents in her life occurred after the Battle of Badr, when her husband was captured. Zaynab sent a necklace as ransom for his release. It was the very necklace her mother, Khadījah (RA), had given her as a wedding gift.

When the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) saw the necklace, he recognised it and was deeply moved by the memories of his beloved wife. He asked his Companions whether they would agree to release Abū al-‘Āṣ and return the necklace. They graciously consented.

This beautiful incident teaches us about the Prophet's ﷺ love and loyalty towards Khadījah (RA), the importance of respecting people's rights and the deep emotional value attached to treasured possessions.

Zaynab eventually migrated to Madīnah to join her father, enduring painful difficulties along the way. Her story reminds us that remaining steadfast in faith sometimes requires sacrifice.

DEAR MUSLIMS, are we prepared to endure even minor inconveniences for the sake of preserving our religion? We must never allow relationships, worldly benefits or the desire to please people to make us compromise our obedience to Allāh.

Remember, facing trials does not mean that Allāh has abandoned us. The path of obedience may involve sacrifices, but pleasing Allāh must always take precedence over pleasing His creation.

Her story did not end there. Another remarkable chapter awaited her: the eventual acceptance of Islām by her husband and their reunion after years of separation.

To be continued, Allāh willing.

May Allāh be pleased with Zaynab (RA), shower His mercy upon her, elevate her rank among the righteous and grant us beneficial lessons from her life.

Aameen.


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