The Christian missionaires haven taken great delight out of the stories they find in Tabari's work, about Zaynab Bint Jahsh. Her paternal uncles were the Leader of the Martyrs' Hamzah bin 'Abdul Muttalib, and 'Abbas bin 'Abdul Muttalib, who was renowned for his works of charity. In the case of an ordinary human being this may not have been a problem. Do not go into the Prophet's rooms except after being given permission to come and eat, not waiting for the food to be prepared, However, when you are called, then go in and when you have eaten, then disperse, and do not remain wanting to chat together. And whoever disbelieves Allah and His Messenger, he has indeed strayed into a plane error." Makkah became too small to hold both them and the Quraysh. He is commonly regarded as the third person to have accepted Islam, after Muhammad's wife Khadija bint Khuwaylid, and Muhammad's cousin Ali ibn Abi Talib. He wanted her to marry a young man called Zayd ibn Harith, whose background was very different to that of Zaynab bint Jahsh. When the hypocrites criticized the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) for this marriage, Allah replied, "There is no blame on the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in that which Allah has made legal for him. That has been Allah's way with those who have passed away of (the Prophets of) old. And if all of them said the same thing he would certainly believe them and realize that the only thing which could have given him bad breath would have been the honey he just had. She said she had never seen any other person who was so eager to get closer to Allah to gain nearness to Him she was more charitable than most, and her generous behavior with relatives was impeccable. Furthermore, by marrying Zaynab, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also confirmed that it is permissible for cousins to marry, and , at the same time, Zaynab was given her heart's desire to be married to the Best of Creation. Only the order of the Quran was based as a guardian or a witness. She was known for her beauty, intelligence and wisdom, and had many men vying for her hand in marriage. Zaynab bint Jahsh (Arabic: زينب بنت جحش‎; c. 590–641) was a first cousin and wife of Muhammad and therefore a Mother of the Believers. Zaynab bint Jahsh, may Allah be pleased with her, married the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in 5 AH, when she was thirty-five and the Prophet was fifty-eight, but only after her pervious marriage, which had been arranged by the Prophet himself, had ended in divorce. Those who convey the Message of Allah and fear Him, and fear none save Allah. Sometimes she could lose her temper, but then she was quick to repent and ask for forgiveness. She was born about thirty years before the Hijrah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), She was influenced by the teachings of her brother, 'Abdullah bin Jahsh, to convert to Islam. Her sister was another famous women Companion, Hamnah bint Jahsh. Beautiful, intelligent, wise and of noble birth she was the envy of many. It really meant that the person with the longest arms was the most generous or liberal person, who only thought of how she could benefit others. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) received the command to marry Zaynab while he was with A'isha. Put new text under old text. When Zaynab passed away 'A'ishah recalled an occasion when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), said that among the Mother of the Believers, she would meet him first who had the longest arms. Hazrat Zainab ra bint Jahsh was the daughter of the paternal aunt of the Holy Prophet sa, Umaima bint Abdil Mutalib.Her father, Jahsh ra bin Irbab was an immigrant and revered in Mecca. He was told, "It is for Zaynab. Monday 26/04/2010 (Continued) Fourth: The Wisdom behind the marriage of the Prophet to Zaynab, may Allah be pleased with her . Have fear of Allah. And Sufficient is Allah as a Reckoner." It is not for you to cause injury to the Messenger of Allah nor ever to marry his wives after him. Hence Zaynab and her five siblings were the first cousins of Muhammad. The marriage, however, was not a success. Zaynab's father was Jahsh ibn Riyab, an immigrant from the Asad ibn Khuzayma tribe who had settled in Mecca under the protection of the Umayya clan. The increasing popularity and influence of Islam roused a towering rage among the Quraysh; the new converts faced indescribable tortures. Zaynab was nearly 30 and according to some traditions a widow, although others said she had never been married. On this occasion Allah revealed the order clarifying the position of adopted sons as, "Nor has he made your adopted sons your real sons. In the context of such an ideal society the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) suggested to his cousin Zaynab that he had decided to get her engaged to Zayd bin Harithah, his adopted son and a freed slave. Zainab bint Jahsh was the Muhammad's cousin, her mother Umayma being the daughter of Abdul Muttalib, Muhammad's grandfather, who, while he was alive, had ensured the safety of his grandson, thanks to his position as one of the most respected leaders of the Quraysh.Thus Zainab came from one of the noble families of the Quraysh, and everyone expected her to eventually marry a man with the … And to clarify the finer points still further he revealed Ayat which again are part of Surat Al-Ahzab, "Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the last of the Prophets. Some say that it was Zayd himself who told her the good news. And she passed away before any of the other wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Why do you forbid (for yourself) that which Allah has allowed to you, seeking to please your wives? All the ladies took this statement literally and started measuring their arms. A great number of young Qurayshi men wanted to marry her but she rejected all of them out of pride of her origin and high lineage. The best individual in the society was neither master nor slave, neither man nor woman, neither rich nor poor, but a God-fearing person of good character and morals. [Noble Quran 33:37]. The Prophet asked her to marry Zayd ibn Haritha (r), his adopted son and freed slave. Verily, such (behavior) annoys the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and he is shy of (asking) you (to go); but Allah is not shy of (telling you) the truth. A'isha added, "They use to measure each other's hands to see whose as longest, and it was the hand of Zaynab that was the longest, because she used to work by hand and give away (what she earned) in charity." Join Facebook to connect with Zaynab Bint Jahsh and others you may know. He answered that he had chosen Zayd for her and she should accept him. Born: c. 590 Father’s name: Jahsh bin Irbab. [Noble Quran 89:27-30], Source: "Great Women of Islam" - by Dar-us-Salam Publications. And Allah's Command must be fulfilled." The Prophet then chose Zaynab bint Jahsh al-Asadiyyah as a wife for his freed slave Zayd ibn Haarithah. Born about 593, Zaynab was the seventh wife of Islamic prophet Muhammad. "O wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) you are not like any other women." Her real name is "Barra" and the name Zaynab was given to her by Rasulallah. Zaynab bint Jahsh (r.anha) The Prophet eliminated the wrong customs of the Era of Jahiliyya (Ignorance) one by one and showed people the legitimate way. She believed strongly in asking Allah for counsel through prayer and supplication, before taking any action. She was the sister of ‘Abdullaah bin Jahsh and Hamnah bint Jahsh, may Allah be pleased with them both. After they had eaten, two men remained there after the meal chatting. But in spite of all the best efforts the marriage did not work out, and finally he divorced Zaynab. When Zaynab completed her period of waiting, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) sent her a proposal through Zayd bin Harithah. After the 'Asr prayers he would visit the different apartments to inquire about the well being of the ladies of his household. Another brother was a noted author of religious poetry, Abu Ahmad bin Jahsh. She was the daughter of Umaimah bint 'Abdul Muttalib bin Hashim, who was the Messenger of Allah's paternal aunt. In fact he was so upset that he stopped talking to her. When the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) asked for her hand on behalf of Zayd, Zaynab had her family were shocked at the idea of her marrying a man who in their eyes was only a freed slave. Zainabin äiti oli Umaima bint Abd al-Muttalib ibn Hašim. He was the son of Jahsh ibn Riyab and Umama bint Abdulmuttalib, hence a brother of Abd-Allah ibn Jahsh, Zaynab bint Jahsh, Abu Ahmad ibn Jahsh, Habiba bint Jahsh and Hammanah bint Jahsh, a first cousin of Islamic prophet Muhammad and Ali, and a nephew of Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib.He married Ramla bint Abi Sufyan (who was also known as Umm Habiba), and they had one … Each of them would tell him that there was a peculiar smell in his mouth. The other wives felt impatient and restless waiting for their turn with him. Zaynab bint Jahsh and her family were among the Prophet Muhammad's earliest followers who moved north with him from Mecca to Medina in 622. She said she could not answer immediately, but would have to consult her Maker. Zaynab bint Jahsh is the daughter of Umayya bint Abdulmuttalib, the paternal aunt of Rasulallah. Another brother was a noted author of religious poetry, Abu Ahmad bin Jahsh. On one occasion Zaynab called Safiyyah a Jewess and this deeply distressed the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). On her death she left a house which was bought by Walid bin 'Abdul Malik for fifty thousand Dirhams and included by him in the precincts of the Prophet's Mosque at Al-Madinah. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) had a very organized routine. When Zaynab heard the news, she stopped what she was doing and prayed to thank Allah. 'Umar Faruq led the funeral prayers and all her close relatives - Usamah bin Zayd, Muhammad bin' Abdullah bin Jahsh, 'Abdullah bin Abi Ahmad bin Jahsh and Muhammad bin Talhah bin 'Abdullah got down into the grave to lower her gently into her final resting place in Jannatul Baqi'. Her mother was Umama bint Abdulmuttalib, a member of the Hashim clan of the Quraysh tribe and a sister of Muhammad's father. After this Heavenly order, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) immediately went to Zaynab without observing any of the formalities that were observed with acquaintances and friends. At this time the Prophet said, "Untie it. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the Zaynab bint Jahsh article. Zayd felt that the respect and importance that a husband should get from his wife was never given to him. Thus, the wrong and unjust practices were replaced by justice. As with all the marriages of the Prophet Muhammad, there was much for all the Muslims to learn from it. The Messenger of Allah went out and said goodnight to his other wives and then came back and the two men were still there chatting. One of the wrong customs of the Era of Jahiliyya was that slaves and freed slaves were regarded as … The Prophet used to stay (for a period) in the house of Zainab bint Jahsh (one of the wives of the Prophet ) and he used to drink honey in her house. She was so generous and soft-hearted that the poor and distressed of the city broke into tears when they heard they lost their benefactress and patron. The marriage of the Prophet, , to Zaynab bint Jahsh contained wisdom and teaches us lessons that will last forever. Thus Zaynab and Zayd were married, but separated as they were from totally different social backgrounds, and their marital life was far from peaceful. Zaynab felt guilty and realized that she committed a grave mistake and offended the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." Zaynab bint Jahsh belonged to the noble family of the Banu Asad tribe and was the sister of the famous poet Abdullah bin Jahsh. She began praying to Allah for guidance. She was honest, deliberate, charitable, and an example to all of us in these qualities and in her effort to overcome her own self. He said, "The one who is humble and earnest in prayer." Sahabiyat: Ummuhàtul-Mu’minnin (Female Companions of the Prophet Mohammad time) Zaynab bint Jahsh Zaynab bint Jahsh (Arabic: زينب بنت جحش‎, born c. 593) was a wife of Muhammad and therefore a Mother of the Believers. [Noble Quran 66:1]. Understanding on how to build and accumulate material wealth through sensibility and management makes them a sound person in … But the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was swearing not to have something that actually was not forbidden by Allah ; this could lead to any follower of his also forswearing something not forbidden by Allah. And it is not (right) for you that you should annoy Allah's Messenger, nor that you should ever marry his wives after him (his death). Zaynab bint Jahsh, like Zaynab bint Khuzayma before her, was very generous to the poor, and indeed the Prophet said, when speaking of her to his other wives, "She is the most generous among you. Background. After he had received the revelation, he smiled and said, "Who will go and give Zaynab the good news?" This righteous lady died during the caliphate of 'Umar Faruq at the age of fifty-three. This was Ayah of Surat At-Ahzab, "It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decreed a matter that they should have any option in their decision. But the decision had been made in the heavens by Allah and soon he received the revelation, "And (remember) when you said to him (Zayd bin Harithah) on whom Allah has bestowed grace (by guiding him to Islam) and you have done favour (by manumitting him): "Keep your wife to yourself, and fear Allah." Adoption was a deep-seated tradition that was not easy to overcome and nor was it easy to eliminate its bad consequences. She and her sister were slaves. ", Zaynab bint Jahsh (may Allah be pleased with her) was with the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) for six years, and lived for another nine years after his death, dying at the age of fifty, in 20 AH, and thus fulfilling the Prophet's indication that she would be the first of his wives to die aftehim. The caravan included the blind poet Ahmad bin Jahsh, who was admired for his linguistic mastery. A man said, "Messenger of Allah, what is that?" Whether you make something known or conceal it, Allah has knowledge of all things. Zayd was a slave in Khadija's household for several years, but Muhammad later freed and legally adopted Zayd as his own son. Allah is witness over everything. Hazrat Zainab ra was a very righteous, pious and affluent lady. One after another, she named all the poor people whom she knew, until they had all received a share of the treasure. 'A'ishah says that in terms of values and position, Zaynab was her equal. Call them (the adopted sons) by (the names of) their fathers, that is more just with Allah." He was always very just in the attention he paid to them and the amount of time he spent with each one of them. So 'A'ishah, Sawdah, and Hafsah worked out a plan. In fact even when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) proposed she turned to prayer for guidance. Her paternal aunt was Safiyyah bint 'Abdul Muttalib bin Hashim. When she realized she was about to meet her Maker, she told the people around her that she already prepared a shroud for herself. Zaynab made a little mosque in a corner of her house and used to spend a lot of time there in prayer and meditation. Zaynab was biased and from the very beginning the relations were always strained. When you ask his wives for something, ask them from behind a screen. Zayd was a commander in the The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would also pray there sometimes. 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