Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 675
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 675 away three years prior to my marriage. " 13 She further said, "Sometimes I would feel weary of her mention and say, ‘O Messenger of All a h, God has given you such good wives, you should stop mentioning that old lady. ’ The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa would say, "No, Khad i jah ra was my companion when I was alone, she became my shield when I was without friends and supporters. She devoted herself and her wealth to me and God gave me children from her. She testified my truth at the time when others rejected me. " 14 Marriage to Hadrat Saudah ra The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was deeply grieved at the death of his devoted companion, Hadrat Khad i jah ra. In this very year his uncle Ab u Ta lib also passed away. For this reason in the Islamic history, this year is called '‘ A mul H uzan' (year of sadness). These blessed personalities were a source of comfort and support for the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. It was natural for him to feel sadness and loneliness at their departure. His close Companions felt the great need of filling this vacuum because it was very important for the national welfare of the Muslims. May God eternally reward Hadrat Khaulah ra binte H ak i m, who represented the Muslims and requested the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa ,"You have become sad and lonely after the death of Hadrat Khad i jah ra. " H u du r sa said, "Yes, she was the