Ummah Muminin Maimunah, the Last Woman Married by the Prophet

Allah ﷻ says,

النَّبِيُّ أَوْلَىٰ بِالْمُؤْمِنِينَ مِنْ أَنْفُسِهِمْ ۖ وَأَزْوَاجُهُ أُمَّهَاتُهُمْ ۗ

“The prophet (should) be more important for the believers than themselves and their wives are their mothers.” (QS: Al-Ahzab | Verse: 6).

This verse explains that the wives of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ were his mother of believers. Rasulullah ﷺ has 11 wives. Everything is called the mother of the believers (Ummahatul Mukminin). Among his wives ﷺ is the First Believer of the Faithful Maimunah bint al-Harith Allah ahu anha.

Allah ﷻ call the wives of the Prophet ﷺ as mothers of believers. Of course ironic, when we – who claim to be believers – know more about artists than our own mothers. Something natural that we know who is the first lady. Don’t know about your own mother? Hmm …

Let’s briefly get to know our mother, the Believers, Maimunah bint al-Harist, Allah be upon him.

Nasab

He was Maimunah bint al-Harits bin Hazn bin Bujair ibn al-Hazm bin Ruwaibah bin Abdullah bin Hilal. He was born in 29 before migrating and died on 51 AH to coincide with 593-671 AD His mother was Hindun bint Auf bin Zuhair bin al-Harits bin Hamathah bin Hamir.

The Faithful Mother Maimunah bint al-Harits had extraordinary sisters. They are Ummul Fadhl Lubabah Kubra bint al-Harits, wife of al-Abbas bin Abdul Muthalib. Then Lubabah Sughra Ashma bint al-Harits, wife of al-Walid bin al-Mughirah, his mother Khalid bin al-Walid. His other sister was Izzah bin al-Harits. These are his sisters and fathers. As for his sister, a thousand were Asma bint Umais, wife of Ja’far bin Abi Talib (Muhibuddin Athabari in as-Samthu ats-Tsamin, p. 189).

Position

His most important position is the wife of the Prophet ﷺ, in the world and in the future. He is his mother the people of faith. Sister of Umul Fadhl, wife of the Prophet’s uncle ﷺ, al-Abbas bin Abdul Muthalib. Bibi from the figures of the companions, Abdullah bin al-Abbas and Khalid bin al-Walid, radhiallahu hum anhum ajma’in (adz-Dzahabi in Siyar A’almin Nubala, 2/238).

Another virtue, Ummin Mu’minin Maimunah narrated a number of hadith from the Prophet ﷺ. 7 of which are included in Sahih al-Bukhari and Shahih Muslim. There is one hadith narrated by Imam al-Bukhari himself. 5 hadiths by Imam Muslim himself. Of these two priests there are 13 hadith narrated from him (adz-Dzahabi in Siyar A’almin Nubala, 2/245). Hadith which became his charity charity. Useful knowledge that is read and practiced by the Muslims until the end of time.

Rasulullah ﷺ once praised him and his sisters with his words ﷺ,

الأخوات مؤمنات: ميمونة زوج النبي, وأم الفضل بنت الحارث, وسلمى امرأة حمزة, وأسماء بنت عميس هي أختهن لأمهن

“The believing women who are brothers are Maimunah, the wife of the Prophet, Ummul Fadhl bint al-Harith, Salma his wife Hamzah (bin Abdul Muthalib), Asma bint Umais. “They are all brothers and sisters.” (HR. Thabrani in al-Mu’jam al-Kabir 12012, al-Hakim in al-Mustadrak 6801 and he says saheeh based on Muslim conditions. Al-Alabani also commented on saheeh in as-Silsilah ash -Shahihah 1764).

From here we can take lessons, to get a good soul mate, we need to reflect on the position and quality of ourselves. Maimunah was ordained by the Messenger of Allah ﷺ as a woman of faith. He also has an extraordinary family circle. Consisting of figures of friends and leaders of Muslims. Sorry, sometimes some people crave a godly and pious partner, but they don’t try to make themselves qualified.

Marrying the Best Man

Ummah Mu’minin Maimunah was the widow of Abi Ruhm bin Abdul Uzza. When “the process” with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, Al-Abbas bin Abdul Muttalib became the matchmaker of both. Al-Abbas offered it to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ in Juhfah. Marriage was held in 7 AH (629 AD) and at the same time became the last marriage of the Prophet ﷺ.

Some say that Maimunah radhiallahu ‘anha who offered himself to the Prophet. Because the Prophet’s application procession took place when Maimunah was on her mount. Maimunah said, “His mount and what is on him (himself) are for Allah and His Messenger. Then Allah ﷻ sent down the verse,

وَامْرَأَةً مُؤْمِنَةً إِنْ وَهَبَتْ نَفْسَهَا لِلنَّبِيِّ إِنْ أَرَادَ النَّبِيُّ أَنْ يَسْتَنْكِحَهَا خَالِصَةً لَكَ مِنْ دُونِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ

“And believing women who surrender themselves to the Prophet if the Prophet wants to marry him, as a specialization for you, not for all believers.” (QS: Al-Ahzab | Verse: 50).

It was stated that the previous name was Barrah. Then the Messenger of Allah gant changed it to Maimunah.

The wisdom of the Prophet’s marriage ullah with Maimunah

This marriage gave a tremendous blessing to the children of Hilal, the family of Ummin Mu’minin Maimunah. Bani Hilal is more motivated and interested in embracing Islam. Prophet Muhammad bagian became part of their extended family. This is a great encouragement to sit down and hear his words. Until they welcomed and justified the minutes. They embraced Islam because of obedience and choice, not because of coercion (Muhammad Fatahi in Ummahatul Mukminin, p. 206).

Rashid Ridha said, “It was reported that the uncle of the Prophet, al-Abbas, offered Maimunah to the Prophet. And he is a sister of al-Abbas’s wife, Ummul Fadhl Lubabah Kubra. At the request of Umad Fadhl, al-Abbas proposed it for the Prophet. Al-Abbas saw the tremendous concern of this marriage, if not surely he would not pay such attention “(Muhammad Rasyid Ridha in Nida ‘lil Jinsi al-Lathif fi Huquqil Insan fil Islam, p. 84).

Households of Maimunah and Prophet

The First Believer, Maimunah, handed over his marriage to his sister, Ummul Fadhl. Then Umul Fadhl submitted it to al-Abbas. If in the world of commerce today, al-Abbas holds the biodata of Maimunah and then offers it to the Messenger of Allah ullah. Rasulullah ﷺ welcomed his uncle’s offer. Then married Maimunah with a dowry of 400 dirhams (Ibn Kathir in as-Sirah an-Nabawiyah, 3/439). The lesson from here, someone matchmaker is also a candidate quality factor that he chooses. Maimunah is the uncle of Rasulullah lang, not half-hearted, the best human being is the candidate he chooses.

With the inclusion of Maimunah binti al-Harith, Allah ha anha in the circumference of Ahlul bait, being one of the wives of the Prophet ﷺ, then he has a big role in narrating the news of the life of the Prophet ullah. As the word of God ﷻ,

وَاذْكُرْنَ مَا يُتْلَى فِي بُيُوتِكُنَّ مِنْ آيَاتِ اللَّهِ وَالْحِكْمَةِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ لَطِيفًا خَبِيرًا

“And remember what was read in your house from the verses of Allah and wisdom (the sunnah of your prophet). Verily, Allah is the Most Gentle, the Knower. “(QS: Al-Ahzab | Verse: 34).

Al-Baghawi said, “The purpose of the word of God‘ And remember what is read in your house from the verses of Allah ’is the Koran. Whereas ‘Wisdom’ according to Qatadah is as-Sunnah. And Muqatil said, “The laws and wills contained in the Qur’an.” (Al-Baghawi in Ma’alim at-Tanzil, 6/351).

This is among the great lessons of the Prophet’s marriage ullah. The more narrators (in this case the wife of the Prophet) who narrated the words and actions of the Prophet dalam in his household, the stronger the history. Many of the hadiths that we did not meet in muamalah were the Prophet with friends and society, but we found in muamalah Rasul ullah with his wives. About bathing, ablution, and what he did at home. About his sunnah when going to sleep, during sleep, and awake from sleep. About entering and leaving the house. etc. No one can tell in detail, except Ummahatul Mukminin radhiallahu ‘anhunna.

The death of Maimunah’s mother

Mother of Maimunah binti al-Harith, Allah be upon him ‘he died at Sarif, the area between Mecca and Medina. He died in 51 H / 671 AD, at the age of 81 years (Ibn Saad in ath-Thabaqat al-Kubra, 8/140). May Allah hai meridhai him and gather us with our mothers – those who believe in heaven later.

Prayers and greetings may always be devoted to our Prophet Muhammad and his wives and family.

Umamah bint Abu al-Ash, the granddaughter of the Prophet

Umamah bint Abu al-Ash was one of the beloved grandchildren of the Prophet sallallaahu aih alaihi wa sallam. He once carried him when praying. So that we also know the procedure for prayer while carrying a baby. Here is a brief account of this prophet’s family.

Nasab

Umamah is the daughter of Abu al-Ash bin ar-Rabi ‘bin Abdu al-Uzza bin Abdu ash-Shams bin Abdu Manaf bin Qushay. His mother was Zainab the daughter of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. Umamah was the first grandson of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. So naturally he is called the beloved of the Prophet. As generally a grandfather gets his first grandchild.

From the nasab side, surely Umamah has the best nasab. He was born from the best family. His noblest grandfather of man. And his grandmother, the First Believer, Khadija radhiallahu ‘anha, is also the best woman in the world and the hereafter. And his mother is the eldest daughter of the Prophet.

While his father, Abu al-Ash, was a Meccan man who was known to have noble character. He was also called al-amin (who was honest and trustworthy) by the people of Mecca. An honest trader. Fulfill the rights of others. He was very respectful and in love with his father-in-law, the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. Evidenced by the frequent visits to his father-in-law’s house because of respect for him. The Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam praised him in front of the Companions:

حَدَّثَنِي فَصَدَقَنِي ، وَوَعَدَنِي فَأَوْفَى لِي …

“He told me honestly. And fulfill his promise to me … “(Muttafaqun‘ alaih: al-Bukhari No.2943 and Muslim No. 2449).

Umamah’s position in the heart of the Prophet

Umamah is the beloved grandson of the Prophet. He sallallaahu aih alaihi wa sallam had prayed while carrying Umamah bint Abu al-Ash on his shoulder. When bowing, he put it down. When standing, he carried back (ath-Thabaqat al-Kubra Cet. Al-‘Alamiyah 8/23).

It is narrated from Ummul Mu’minin Ayesha radhiallahu ‘that in fact the Prophet sallallaahu‘ alaihi wa sallam was once given a necklace by a woman. Don’t say,

لَأَدْفَعَنَّهَا إِلَى أَحَبِّ أَهْلِي إِلَيَّ

“I will give this gift to my family that I love the most.”

Ayesha went with him. Then the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam called Umamah the daughter of Zainab, and held the gift around his neck (al-Isti’ab fi Ma’rifati al-Ash-hab 4/1789. History of Ahmad in his Musnad 6/101. Shaykh Syu’aib al -Arnauth commented on: sanadnya dhaif).

From the Ummah Believers Ayesha radhiallahu ha anha, he told me that an-Najasyi gave a gift to the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam jewelry. Among the jewelry is a gold ring. He took the ring and sent it to his daughter Zainab. He said,

تَحَلِّي بِهَذَا يَا بُنَيَّةُ “

“Decorate with this O my grandson.” (Thabaqat al-Kubra Cet. Al-ami Alamiyah 8/186. Sunan Abu Dawud No.4235, 2/493, celebrated by al-Albani).

Umamah wears it too. And enjoy the love, attention, and gentleness of his grandfather.

Umamah Marriage

Fatimah bint Rasulullah radhiallahu ‘anha -bibi Umamah- had the intention that Ali bin Abu Talib married Umamah after his death. After Fatimah died, Ali married Umamah. After Ali’s death, Umamah was married to az-Zubair bin al-Awwam then al-Mughirah bin Naufal radhiallahu ‘anhuma.

He has no offspring from his marriage. So that the Prophet’s daughter Zainab did not have grandchildren (al-Isti’ab fi Ma’rifati al-Ash-hab 4/1789).

His death

Umamah bint Abu al-Ash radhiallahu wa had died when he was the wife of al-Mughirah bin Naufal ibn al-Harith radhiallahu ‘anhu. And historical references do not mention details about his death.

Zaid Bin Tsabit The Translator of the Prophet

Zaid bin Tsabit radhiallahu hu anhu is a friend of Ansar. He was chosen as the head of the Koran bookkeeping team in Abu Bakr and in the days of Uthman ibn Affan. The great trust certainly shows how much his capacity and position in Islam and the history of Muslims.

Its origin

He is Zaid bin Tsabit bin adh-Dhahak al-Ansari. He came from the Banu Najjar who was the family of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam in Medina. When the Prophet arrived in Medina, Zaid’s condition at that time was an orphan. His father died at War Bu’ats. In the first year of the hijrah, Zaid’s age was no more than 11 years. He embraced Islam with his family. The Prophet also blessed him.

Zaid sincerity

As a child, he and adults departed to meet the Prophet to participate in the Battle of Badr. But, the Prophet did not allow him because he was too young and his body was still small. Not giving up because he was rejected during the Battle of Badr, when the Messenger of Allah prepared the Battle of Uhud troops, Zaid re-registered. This time he departed with a group of teenagers his age. Hopefully the Messenger of Allah will include them in the Mujahideen forces. And their family moreover hopes that the Messenger of Allah will accept them.

The Prophet looked at them with a gratitude. As if he wanted them to get permission not to come. Come on young people named Rafi ‘bin Khadij bring a dagger or spear. He showed off his skill in holding the weapon. Rafi ‘said, “I am exactly what you see. I am good at throwing weapons, so allow me. “The Messenger of Allah also allowed it.

Then Samurah bin Jundab advanced. One member of his family said, “Actually Samurah is greater than Rafi.” The Prophet also allowed him.

There were six other brave young men left. Among them were Zaid bin Thabit and Abdullah bin Umar. They issued all abilities to persuade the Prophet. Do not work verbally, they persuade with tears. Not yet successful with how to peed it, they show strength by showing their muscles. But their age is still too young. And their bodies are still so small. The Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam rejected them subtly while entertaining them by promising to invite them to the next war.

Finally, Zaid and Thabit along with their children began to experience their jihad in the Khandaq War. In the year 5 H.

Zaid bin Thabit radhiallahu hu anhu said, “At War Bu’ats I am 6 years old. It happened 5 years before the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam came to Medina. And at that time I was 11 years old. I met with the Prophet. They said, “There is a child from the Khazraj Kabab who has memorized 16 letters.” But he did not allow me at the Battle of Badr and Uhud. Only then will I be allowed in the Khandaq War. “

Zaid held the Bani Najjar flag at the Tabuk War. Initially the flag was held by Umarah bin Hazm, but the Prophet took it and handed it to Zaid. Umarah said, “O Messenger of Allah, is there something about me (the bad) that has come to you?” But, those who memorize the Koran more deserve to be put forward. And Zaid memorizes the Koran more than you. “

Please note, first the friends memorized 10 verses-10 verses. When they understand and practice it, they add memorization. So who memorizes the most, the better the quality between them.

Smart Anshar Youth

From Amir, he recounts:

Indeed, the ransom of the prisoners of War of Badr was 40 golden ukiyah Who has the ability to read and write, they are ordered to teach reading and writing to 10 Muslims. Among those who were taught was Zaid bin Thabit. Zaid is a scholar and has privileges in various fields. He is a memorizer of the Koran. The Prophet’s clerk who wrote the revelation that came down to the Prophet. He has a deep quality of knowledge and wisdom.

When the Prophet began to deliver the Islamic message out of Medina, making correspondence to the kings and emperors, he ordered Zaid to learn their languages. Zaid also succeeded in mastering these languages in a short time.

Zaid bin Thabit said, “I was met with the Prophet when he arrived in Medina. Some say, ‘This is a child from Banu Najjar. He has memorized 17 letters (previously narrated 16). I read it in front of him. He was very impressed. Then he said, ‘Study Hebrew (Hebrew). I really can’t make them believe in my book. I did what he asked. After no more than half a month, I mastered it. Then I wrote the Prophet’s letter to them. If those who send letters to him, I’m the one who translates. “

From Thabit ibn Ubaid from Zaid ibn Thabit, he said, the Messenger of Allah said to me, “Do you speak Syriac?” “No,” I replied. “Study it. Surely the letters will come to us, “asks the Messenger of Allah. I also learned it in a span of 17 days.

We are reminded of the words of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam:

إِنَّ اللهَ يُحِبُّ مَعَالِيَ الْأُمُوْرِ وَأَشْرَافِهَا وَيَكْرَهُ سَفْسَافَهَا

“Indeed, Allah loves the best things and hates something that is careless.” (HR ath-Thabrani).

What is the influence of the education of the Prophet on the friends In addition to intelligence, of course determination and seriousness also have a big influence. So that Zaid is so fast in mastering these foreign languages.

Al-A’masy said, “There have been letters to Zaid. But he was not interested in reading it, except for those he trusted. From this he was known by the call of the Translator of the Apostle. “

Recitation of the Koran

Since the beginning of Islamic da’wah for about 20 years since the first revelation came down, there are a group of friends who are able to memorize with ordinary abilities. Some are able to memorize everything written. There are also those who memorize all the arranged verses. Among them were Ali bin Abu Talib, Ubay bin Ka’ab, Abdullah bin Masud, Abdullah bin Abbas, and Zaid bin Tsabit radhiallahu hum anhum ajma’in. After the Qur’an was revealed in a perfect manner, the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam read it to the Companions in sequence as the arrangement of letters and verses that we know now.

Zaid bin Thabit radhiallahu ‘anhu had deposited his memorization with the Prophet sallallaahu‘ alaihi wa sallam in his death year. In that year, Zaid deposited his memorization twice. And qiro-at is called qiro-at Zaid bin Tsabit. Because he also wrote and submitted it to the Prophet to be corrected. And the text he read to people until he died.

Early Bookkeeping of the Koran

After the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam died, the Muslims were made busy with conflict against apostates. So that many victims fell from the Muslims. In the Battle of Yamamah (war against false prophets, Musailimah al-Kadzab) for example, a large number of Koran reciters were killed. Umar bin al-Khattab was worried that the reciters of the Koran would continue to fall because the conflict had not yet ended. He discussed the idea of recording the Koran with the Caliph Abu Bakr. Then Abu Bakr was angry. Consult with friends. After that, he called Zaid bin Thabit, “Surely you are a smart young man. I will give you an important assignment … “Abu Bakr ordered him to book the Koran.

Zaid also holds great responsibility. He was tested with a heavy mandate in this big project. He checked and studied until the collected Koran was composed and divided based on each letter. Regarding this great responsibility, Zaid said, “For God’s sake! If you charge me to move the hill from its place, of course it is lighter than you command me to book the Koran. “

He also said, “I researched the Koran, collected it from palm leaves and memorized people.” But with taufik from Allah he managed to carry out the great mandate well.

Uniformity of Quran Recitations

During the government of the Caliph Uthman bin Affan radhiallahu hu anhu the number of people who embraced Islam was increasing every day. This happened in various regions. Of course this is very positive. However, this is not without gaps. These areas receive a different history of qira-at. And they don’t know the variations. So they thought that different people reading the Koran were making new readings. A new problem arises.

Through the proposal of Hudzaifah bin al-Yaman’s friend, the Caliph Uthman bin Affan also made a policy of uniformizing the recitation of the Koran. Uthman said, “Who is the most trusted person to write?” The people answered, “The author of the Prophet, Zaid bin Thabit.” Uthman again said, “Who is the most fluent in Arabic?” People answered, “Said bin al- Ash. He is one whose dialect is most similar to the Messenger of Allah. “Uthman again said,” Said who dictated and Zaid wrote. “

Zaid bin Thabit sought the help of other friends. The Companions also brought copies of the Koran that were in the home of the Prophet of the Faithful Hafshah binti Umar radhiallahu ‘anha. Friends help each other in this great and historic event. They make memorizing Zaid as a benchmark. Ibn Abbas radhiallahu ‘anhuma said,” Surely the reciters of the Koran from Muhammad’s friends knew that Zaid bin Thabit was a person who was very knowledgeable. “

The virtue of Zaid bin Thabit

The figure of a Zaid bin Thabit has a high position in the community. Muslims respect him very much. One day Zaid drove his riding animal. Then Abdullah bin Abbas took the reins and guided him. Seeing that, Zaid said, “Leave it alone O son of the Prophet’s uncle.” This is how we should respect our scholars, “Ibn Abbas answered.

The First to Obey Abu Bakr

Abu Said al-Khudri radhiallahu ‘anhu recounts:

When the Prophet sallallaahu aih alaihi wa sallam died, the Ansar people spoke up. One of them said, ai O Muhajirites, actually if the Messenger of Allah commissioned one of you, he would make one of us as his companion. Therefore, we see that after him this leadership was held by two people. One of you and one of us.

The Ansar voiced this. Then Zaid the son of Thabit stood up. He said, ungguhnya Indeed, the Prophet came from the Muhajirin. And that leadership is on Muhajirin and we are their helpers. As we have become the Prophet’s Ansar.

Abu Bakr stood up and thanked Zaid for the calm atmosphere. Abu Bakr said, ai O Ansar people, what your friends say is true. If you do that besides, of course we don’t justify it. ‘

Zaid reached Abu Bakr’s hand, then said, ‘This is your friend. Beat him.

If Abu Bakr had pilgrimage, then Umar and Zaid bin Tsabit who replaced him as caliph. Zaid was also given the mandate to divide the ghanimah in the Yarmuk War. He was also one of six fatwa experts: Umar, Ali, Ibn Mas’ud, Ubay, Abu Musa and Zaid bin Tsabit radhiallahu hum anhum ajma’in. Umar and Uthman did not exaggerate anyone in matters of justice, fatwa, faraidh, and qiroa-ah compared to Zaid ibn Thabit.

Anas bin Malik related that the Prophet sallallaahu ahu alaihi wa sallam said,

أرحم أمتي بأمتي أبو بكر وأشدهم في أمر الله عمر وأصدقهم حياء عثمان وأعلمهم بالحلال والحرام معاذ بن جبل وأفرضهم زيد بن ثابت وأقرؤهم أبي ولكل أمة أمين وأمين هذه الأمة أبو عبيدة بن الجراح

“My most loving people for others is Abu Bakr. The most solid in carrying out God’s commands is Umar. The most honest and shy is Uthman. The one who knows the most halal and haram is Mu’adz bin Jabal. The one who knows the science of fara’idh (the distribution of inheritance) is Zaid bin Tsaabit. The best recitation of the Koran is Ubay. Every Ummah has a trusted person. And the people of this faith are Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah. “(HR at-Turmudzi 3791).

A prominent tabi’in, Muhammad bin Sirin, said, “Zaid bin Thabit defeated the people in two ways: the Qur’an and the Faraid.”

His death

Zaid bin Tsabit radhiallahu ‘anhu died in 45 AH during the reign of Muawiyah ibn Abu Sufyan radhiallahu‘ anhu.

On the day of Zaid’s death, Abu Hurairah said, “Today has died the request of this people. May Allah make Ibn Abbas his successor. “

Ink is an expression for the breadth of knowledge. Because in ancient times, writing science needed ink.