Hazrat Sayyedah Khadijah — Page 28
28 28 Abu Taalib was a very good leader and the whole of Makkah mourned his death. Hazrat Khadijah, may Allah be pleased with her, was the sol- ace and comfort to the Holy Prophet saw for a quarter of a century. When none believed in his mission and the people of Makkah employed every means to stop his message, Hazrat Khadijah ra remained his best companion and helper. She was always ready to do everything possible for the service of Islam. Her death was, thus, a severe blow to the Holy Prophet saw. She died at the age of sixty-five in the tenth year of Prophet- hood (619 AD) in the month of Ramadhaan and was buried in the Makkan cemetery of Hajoon. Hajoon is the name of a moun- tain, which lies towards the north of Makkah. All Muslims were present at her funeral. The Holy Prophet saw , himself, placed the body into the grave. As the body was lowered into the grave every eye was wet with tears. It is related that the Holy Prophet saw , too, burst into sobs. No funeral service was held because the funeral service was not established in Islam up to that time. Throughout the rest of his life, the Holy Prophet saw cherished her memory tenderly and often recalled her loyalty and devotion to him. The tenth year of hijra is known as the Year of Grief in the history of Islam because both Abu Taalib and Khadijah ra passed away during that year. Centuries after the death of Hazrat Khadijah ra , in 950 A. H a beautiful wooden dome was built on the grave, which, accord- ing to historical records, was repaired in 1298 A. H. It is believed that ‘Abdul Muttalib and Abu Taalib were also buried in the same