The wives of the Prophet ﷺ, mother of believers

The book "The Prophet's Wives" (peace and blessings be upon Him) is an immense contribution to theacquisition of Science. It gives us an idea of the importance of the " Mothers of the Believers " at the heart of our community. This book, written by Ibn 'Asakir in the 6th century A.H., was written to honor them.

Denigrated and attacked on all sides by sects and enemies of the Sunnah, this book is here to notify their ranks. It also highlights their immense rewards here below and in the hereafter.

The special status of the Prophet's (PBUH) wives

Time has shown that the detractors of the Muslim religion have slandered the Prophet's wives. They have a special status for us Muslims. Some, like Aisha or Zaynab (May Allah be pleased with them), are implicitly referred to in Quranic verses:

• "Those who brought the false rumor are a group of you" (Sura Al Nour verse 11).

Allusion made to thestory of the necklace in which Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) was directly exonerated by Allah's Word.

• When you said to the one whom Allah had blessed, just as you had blessed him: "Keep for yourself your Wife" (Sura Al Ahzab verse 37).

This verse refers to Zaynab Bint Jahsh, where Allah granted his Prophet her hand.

Understand, then, that these have a very important place for Ahlou Sunnah wa Al Jama'ah.

Clarification of their lives

They were indeed part of the family of the Prophet (Peace and blessings upon Him) and shared his life. At the heart of this book, the author has cleverly organized his work so that we have as much information as possible. First, he specifically details the special status of the Prophet (PBUH) in matters of marriage. His quality and status over other creatures give him special rights to enter into marriage. This applies, for example, to the absence of a guardian or, in certain cases, the absence of witnesses.

At the heart of this book, the author takes care to give very interesting details on the following facts:

• The number of wives permitted to the Prophet (peace and blessings upon Him)
• Marriages consummated
• Wives repudiated
• Wives who died during his lifetime
• Those who survived him.

The number of wives married to the Prophet ( peace be upon him)

It's a very interesting subject, and one that lies at the heart of this book. That's why we recommend you buy it to find out more. Scholars differ on this subject.

Scholars agree that the Prophet (peace be upon him) consummated the marriage with eleven of these wives. He married others with whom he did not consummate it.

In the heart of the book "The Prophet's Wives", you'll find details of the following women in 40 hadiths:

• Khadija Bint Khouwaylid
• Aisha Bint Abi Bakr
• Hafsah Bint Omar Ibn Al Khattab
• Umm Salamah Hind
• Jowayriyah Bint Al Harith
• Zaynab Bint Djahch
• Safiyyah Bint Houyayy
• Maymounah Bint Al Harith.