Hazrat Zainab — Page 34
HADRAT ZAINAB 34 occasion of the Battle of Yarm u k which was fought during the Khilafat of Hadrat ‘Umar ra. According to some other accounts he passed away before reaching his maturity. The Holy Prophet sa loved the daughter of Hadrat Zainab ra , Hadrat Um a mah ra , deeply. She was the first granddaughter of the Holy Prophet sa. Hadrat Um a mah ra was so dear to the Holy Prophet sa that he would not part with her even when offering prayers. He would seat her on his shoulders while offering prayer. When the Holy Prophet sa would move to his bowing position and prostration, he would lay her down. Then, when he would raise his head from prostration, he would seat her on his shoulders again. The Holy Prophet sa would follow this routine through the completion of his prayer. This incident shows the immense love that the Holy Prophet sa had for daughters. Once the Holy Prophet sa received a precious necklace as a gift. The Holy Prophet sa came home and said that he would give it to the person who was most dear to him in the family. It was presumed that the Mother of the Believers, Hadrat ‘ A ’ishah ra , would receive it, but the Holy Prophet sa put the necklace around the neck of Hadrat Um a mah ra.