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Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) had a total of eleven wives throughout his lifetime. Here is a brief overview of each wife

  1. Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (رضي الله عنها): Khadijah was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). She was a wealthy and respected businesswoman in Mecca before their marriage. Khadijah was the mother of all of Muhammad's children except one son. She played a crucial role in supporting and comforting the Prophet during the early years of his prophethood.


  2. Sawda bint Zam'a (رضي الله عنها): Sawda was a widow whom the Prophet married after the death of Khadijah. She was known for her kindness and generosity. Sawda migrated to Medina with the Prophet and was among the early believers.


  3. Aisha bint Abi Bakr (رضي الله عنها): Aisha was the daughter of Abu Bakr, one of the Prophet's closest companions and the first Caliph of Islam. She was married to the Prophet at a young age and played a significant role in narrating Hadiths and contributing to Islamic jurisprudence.


  4. Hafsa bint Umar (رضي الله عنها): Hafsa was the daughter of Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Caliph of Islam. After the death of her husband, she was married to Prophet Muhammad. Hafsa was known for her piety and devotion to Islam.


  5. Zaynab bint Khuzayma (رضي الله عنها): Zaynab was known for her generosity and care for the poor. She was married to the Prophet after being widowed twice. However, she passed away only a few months after her marriage to him.


  6. Umm Salama Hind bint Abi Umayya (رضي الله عنها): Umm Salama was known for her wisdom and intelligence. She was married to the Prophet after being widowed and played a significant role in Islamic history, particularly during times of adversity.


  7. Zaynab bint Jahsh (رضي الله عنها): Zaynab was the cousin of Prophet Muhammad and the former wife of his adopted son, Zayd ibn Harithah. Her marriage to the Prophet was controversial at the time due to social norms, but it helped abolish the cultural stigma around adopting children.


  8. Juwayriyya bint al-Harith (رضي الله عنها): Juwayriyya was from the Banu Mustaliq tribe, and her marriage to the Prophet helped establish peace between her tribe and the Muslims. She was known for her piety and devotion to Islam.


  9. Umm Habiba Ramla bint Abi Sufyan (رضي الله عنها): Umm Habiba was the daughter of Abu Sufyan, a prominent opponent of Islam before his conversion. She was among the early Muslims who migrated to Abyssinia to escape persecution.


  10. Safiyya bint Huyayy (رضي الله عنها): Safiyya was from the Jewish tribe of Banu Nadir and was captured as a prisoner of war after the Battle of Khaybar. She embraced Islam and married the Prophet, becoming known for her piety and humility.


  11. Maymunah bint al-Harith (رضي الله عنها): Maymunah was the last wife of Prophet Muhammad. She was known for her kindness and generosity and was married to the Prophet during his pilgrimage to Mecca.

These were the wives of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), each of whom played a unique role in supporting him and contributing to the spread of Islam.

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