Maria al-Qibtiyya
A Coptic Egyptian woman who birthed a son by the Prophet (s.a.w.) who died 2 years later.
Maymunah bint al-Harith
Her marriage marked the Prophet’s (PBUH) first visit to Makkah after Hijra.
Safiyyah bint Huyayy ibn Akhtab
She converted to Islam from Judaism and married the Prophet (PBUH).
Zaynab bint Jahsh
The ex-wife of Prophet’s (PBUH) adopted son Zayd. Zayd (RA) and Zaynab (RA) divorced due to incompatibility.
Juwayriyah bint al-Harith
She was raised Jewish and was held captive after war. The Prophet (PBUH) married her as a pathway out of captivity.
Umm Salamah bint Abi Umayyah
A widow who provided political consultations to the Prophet (PBUH)
Zaynab bint Khuzaymah
She married the Prophet (PBUH) for political assurances to widows from war and beyond Quraysh tribe.
‘Aishah bint Abu Bakr al-Siddiq
She is known for her contributions to Islamic knowledge and history. She never bore children, but is known as the mother of believers. She taught the companions of the Prophet (PBUH) and scholars and transmitted the most hadith.
Sawdah bint Zam’ah ibn Qays
A wealthy widow, she was the first Muslim in her family and she played a vital role in her first husband coming to Islam.