O Level Islamiat P1 Descendants of Holy Prophet (SAW-KN)
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The Holy Prophet (SAW) had seven children. Six were given birth by Hazrat Khadijah (RA) whereas the last one by Hazrat Mariya Qibtiyah (RA). All the sons died in their childhood.
The Sons Of The Holy Prophet (SAW-KN)
Hazrat Qasim (RA)
He was the first son of the Holy Prophet (SAW). He died before he was two years of age.
Hazrat Abdullah (RA)
He was the second son of the Holy Prophet (SAW). His titles were Tahir and Tayyab. He died at the age of seven months. Upon his death, the infidels of Makkah mocked the Holy Prophet (SAW) that his lineage would not flourish. At this, Surah Kausar was revealed to console Muhammad (SAW).
Hazrat Ibrahim (RA)
At the age of 60, the Holy Prophet (SAW) had a son by Hazrat Mariya Qibtiyah (RA). He died after a few months. Muhammad (SAW) felt very sad at his death and his emotions turned into tears.
The Daughters Of The Holy Prophet (SAW-KN)
Hazrat Zainab (RA)
She was the eldest daughter of the Holy Prophet (SAW). At her birth, Muhammad (SAW) was 30. She was married to her maternal cousin Abu al-Aas bin Rabie at the age of ten. On proclamation of Prophethood, Hazrat Zainab (RA) accepted Islam immediately whereas her husband refused to do so.
When the Muslims migrated to Madinah, she was left behind with her in-laws. Her husband was made captive in Gazwa-e-Badr. The Holy Prophet (SAW) set Abu Al-Aas free on the condition that he would send Zainab to Madinah. On her journey to Madinah, she was wounded in an attack by the infidels.
In 6 A.H., Muslims intercepted a trade caravan of the Quraish, in which Abu-Al-Aas was also present. He was given refuge by Hazrat Zainab (RA). After going back to Makkah, he announced his acceptance of Islam and returned to Madinah.
Hazrat Zainab (RA) bore great troubles for the sake of Islam. She died in 8 A.H. her funeral prayer was led by the Holy Prophet (SAW) whereas the body was laid to rest by her husband. She had two children.
Hazrat Ruqaiyya (RA)
She was three years younger than Hazrat Zainab (RA). Her marriage was solemnized with her cousin Utba, the son of Abu Lahab. Upon proclamation of Prophethood, Abu Lahab became the worst enemy of Muhammad (SAW). Thus, Ruqaiyya was divorced before the consummation of marriage. After that, she was married to Hazrat Usman (RA).
During the early days of Islam, Hazrat Usman (RA) migrated to Abyssinia alongwith his wife. There his son Abdullah was born, who died in his infancy. Later the family returned to Makkah and then migrated to Madinah.
On the eve of Gazwah-e-Badr, Hazrat Ruqaiyya (RA) suffered from chickenpox. The Holy Prophet (SAW) directed Hazrat Usman (RA) to stay back and take care of her. She died of her illness and the Holy Prophet (SAW) led the funeral prayers.
Hazrat Umm-e-Kalsoom (RA)
Her name was Ummaiya and she was one year younger than Hazrat Ruqaiyya (RA). She was engaged to the younger son of Abu Lahab, Utba who divorced her. Later, after the death of Hazrat Ruqaiyya (RA), she was married to Hazrat Usman (RA). She died in 9 A.H. and had no children.
Hazrat Umm-e-Kalsoom was very friendly, kind and had a high taste. Her title was “Al-Khaira”. She was like her father in physical features and bearing.
Hazrat Fatima (RA)
She was one year younger than Hazrat Umm-e-Kalsoom (RA) and popularly called Zahra. She was the only child of the Holy Prophet (SAW) whose lineage flourished. She was married to Harzat Ali (RA) and had five children.
Hazrat Fatima led a simple, tough and hard life. She did all the household work by herself. She was very sensible and soft-spoken. She died in 11 A.H. six months after the demise of the Holy Prophet (SAW). There are 18 Ahadith quoted by her.
O Level Islamiat P1 Descendants of Holy Prophet (SAW-KN)