Hazrat Zainab — Page 7
1 Eldest Daughter of Exalted PaRents Hadrat Zainab ra was the eldest daughter of our beloved Master, the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa and his first wife, Hadrat Khad i jah ra. She was the daughter of the most exalted parents in the entire history of the world. Before the advent of the Holy Prophet sa people in Arabia used to bury their daughters alive. Even if the girls were allowed to live, they were not given any love or affection. They were not given any rights as human beings and were treated like animals. Allah sent the Holy Prophet sa as a mercy for the whole world. The Holy Prophet sa came and established great honour and respect for women. He taught people that daughters should be