Hazrat Juwairiyah — Page 20
HADRAT juwairiyAH 20 there is some uncertainty about the exact sequence of events, the fact is that she was a free woman at the time of her marriage and entered into this blessed bond willingly. Now we will look at what married life was like for the Holy Prophet sa and Hadrat Juwairiyah ra. Hadrat Juwairiyah ra was the daughter of her tribe’s chief. The rich Arabs lived a life of luxury and privilege. However, life in the household of the Holy Prophet sa was simple to an extreme degree. The way of life, the clothing, the food, and everything else was very humble. The homes of the wives were made of mud bricks, twigs and leaves of date trees. The entrances usually had curtains hanging from them and there were no doors. The ceiling was so low that you could touch it if you raised your hand. There were no lamps. The house of Hadrat ‘ A ’ishah ra had an upper level as well. Small courtyards were attached to these homes. These homes were large enough that guests could stay there and their needs could be satisfied. Some of these homes also housed cattle. This was the simplicity of these homes. The items within the homes were also very simple. Generally the mattresses were made of leather and stuffed