بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - رَمَضَان الْمُعَظَّم
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Umm al-Mu'minin
أمهات المؤمنين
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Umm al-Mu'minin (Mother of the Believers) is an honorific title given to the wives of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), derived from the Quranic verse: "The Prophet is closer to the believers than their own selves, and his wives are their mothers" (33:6). This unique designation establishes their special status, dignity, and the respect due to them. It also imposes certain restrictions-they were not permitted to remarry after the Prophet's death, as they are considered mothers of all believers. The Mothers of the Believers include Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, Sawdah bint Zam'ah, Aishah bint Abi Bakr, Hafsah bint Umar, Zaynab bint Khuzaymah, Umm Salamah (Hind bint Abi Umayyah), Zaynab bint Jahsh, Juwayriyyah bint al-Harith, Umm Habibah (Ramlah bint Abi Sufyan), Safiyyah bint Huyayy, Maymunah bint al-Harith, and Mariyah al-Qibtiyyah (RA). They served as teachers of the community, transmitting numerous Hadith and providing guidance on religious and domestic matters. Their lives exemplify piety, patience, and dedication to Islam despite various trials. Aishah (RA) alone narrated over 2,200 Hadith and was a leading authority on many issues. The title reminds believers to respect, love, and honor these noble women who sacrificed worldly comforts to support the Prophet and preserve Islamic teachings for future generations.
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