Hazrat Mariyah Qibtiyyah — Page 25
25 HADRAT MARIYAH QIBTIYYAH Prophet sa as much as she disliked the coming of Hadrat M a riyah ra because she was very beautiful, and the Holy Prophet sa adored her very much. 16 All the wives of the Holy Prophet sa were very righteous and pious. They were not jealous of one another and loved each other very much. However, due to their overpowering devotion to the Holy Prophet sa they each strived to be the most pleasing to him. In this regard they would strive to be his favorite wife through their piety, righteousness, and charm. It is an honour and distinction for Hadrat M a riyah ra that she became the cause of the bond that formed between Egypt/Africa and the Arabian Peninsula that will last till the Day of Judgement. The Holy Prophet sa had admonished: “Fear Allah when dealing with the Ahl-e Dhimmah and the dark-skinned people of Madrah because we are related to them by blood as well as marriage. ” In another Hadith the Holy Prophet sa says: “You will conquer Egypt in the near future, hence treat the people of Egypt with kindness because they are