Which wife of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was known by the title 'Mother of the Poor'?

Explanation

Hazrat Zainab bint Khuzayma (R.A.) was one of the wives of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and was famously called "Umm-ul-Masakeen" (Mother of the Poor) even before Islam because of her immense generosity and care for the poor and destitute. She was a widow of a martyr when the Prophet (PBUH) married her. Her marriage to the Prophet (PBUH) took place in 3 AH, and she passed away only a few months later, making her one of the two wives of the Prophet (PBUH) who died during his lifetime, the other being Hazrat Khadija (R.A.).

Good to know

Hazrat Zainab bint Khuzayma (R.A.) belonged to the Banu Hilal tribe and was first married to Abdullah bin Jahsh (R.A.), who was martyred in the Battle of Uhud. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) married her in Ramadan 3 AH, and she passed away in 4 AH at the age of about 30. She was buried in Jannat-ul-Baqi. Along with Hazrat Khadija (R.A.), she is one of the only two wives of the Prophet (PBUH) who passed away before him. Her title reflects the high Islamic virtue of caring for the underprivileged.

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