Marriage at twenty-five: When the Prophet (SAW) was twenty-five, he married Khadija (sa), a respected and successful businesswoman of Makkah.
A marriage proposed by Khadija: She was older than him, and she had first employed him in her trade because of his honesty. She saw his character, and she proposed the marriage herself.
His first believer and partner: Khadija (sa) was his first wife, and his only wife until her death. She believed in him, supported him with her wealth, and stood beside him when the message of Islam began.
Their children, including Fatima: Their children included Fatima (sa), who would become the mother of the Imams and the most beloved of his family.
Example
Character before wealth or looks: A good marriage is built on character, not on wealth or looks. Khadija (sa) chose the Prophet (SAW) because of his honesty and his manners.
- Choose people — friends, partners, business companions — by their character first.
- A supportive partner can carry you through the hardest years of your life.
Key Terms
- Khadija (sa) (خدیجہ) — the first wife of the Prophet (SAW), the first believer, and the mother of Fatima (sa)
- Fatima (sa) (فاطمہ) — the daughter of the Prophet (SAW) and Khadija (sa)
Quran or Hadith
No verse or Hadith is quoted in this topic. The story is told from the Seerat as commonly narrated. — to be checked in Islamic History.
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- Khadija (sa) chose the Prophet (SAW) for his honesty and character.
- She was his first believer, his partner, and his support.
- A good marriage is built on character first.