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What can we learn from the life of Sayyidah Khadijah [r]
1. Her unshakable faith and acceptance of Islamas the first fol-
lower is an exemplary quality for us all. Whenever we see a
chance for good, an opportunity to accept the truth and share
it with others, we should hasten towards it without a second
thought. Allah encourages us in Surah Hadid, verse 21 to
“
Race onewith another in hastening towards Forgiveness from
your Lord (Allah), and towards Paradise, the width whereof is
as the width of heavens and earth, prepared for those who
believe in Allah and His Messengers.
” Even if we are the only
people in our city to start an Islamic study circle, the only per-
son in our community to stand up for a positive idea or the only
Muslim in our school or workplace who avoids the bad and
turns towards the pleasure of, we should rejoice that we are in
the company of a noble woman such as Khadijah [r] in our
efforts.
2.We see that Khadijah [r], mayAllah be pleasedwith her, sup-
ported the Prophet [s] in hismost difficult moments through her
consoling words, advice and wisdom. She was there for him
when the world was against him. This demonstrates a key
aspect of the Muslim marriage: mutual consultation, loving for
the other what is best and making the life of one’s spouse eas-
ier. Khadijah [r] was a solid rock, a haven of security, for the
Prophet (saw).We should ask ourselves: arewe solid rocks for
the spouses, parents and teachers of Islam in our lives? Or do
we just let thembear the burden of theworld on their shoulders
by themselves without doing our part to nurture, cultivate and
encourage their good intentions and efforts more? A simple
phrase such as “
Thank you, Jazak Allahu khayra, Great job, I
lovewhat you are doing andwe all appreciate it
” while you real-
ly mean it will probably encourage someone more than you
imagine.
3. The most important quality of Khadijah [r] is that she pre-
ferred theHereafter over theDunya, this world. Shewas willing
to sacrifice her temporary comforts and luxuries in order to gain
the pleasure of her Creator. In life today, sacrifice is hardly a
common word spoken of let alone thought of as a practical act
of implement in our world of laziness and hedonism. But truly,
life is a test and Allah will reward those who struggled, were
patient and sacrificed.Allah, theMost High, says in SuratulA’la,
verses16-17: “
Nay, youprefer the lifeof thisworld,Although the
Hereafter is better and more lasting
.”
Take thismoment to think about your priorities andwhat kind of
person you would like to be known to Allah as on the Day of
Judgment - One who passed the real test of existence or one
who wasted his life in the aimless pursuits of this temporal life.
May Allah raise us all in the companion of the Prophets,
Companions and Mothers of the Believers, among whom
Khadijah [r]’s example resonates most profoundly.
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