There lived the noblest woman of that area
A successful and flourishing entrepreneur
A symbol of elegance and ethical demeanor
Her tradings were in a situation too critical
It was difficult for her in a society so patriarchal
She looked for a man to handle her affairs
A reliable person with no false graces and airs
She entrusted her business to a trustworthy caretaker
A man known for his truthfulness, 15 years younger
A trip abroad, he made her business grow manifold
His sincerity and dedication appealed her to behold
This woman of 40, who was the most sought after
Had turned down every prominent marriage offer
Had turned down every prominent marriage offer
She had ceased to tread that road after being widowed
She had no desire to love again or to be loved
The emotions in her heart for a special one were re-kindled
He mysteriously entered her heart and there forever dwelled
She sent him a straight marriage proposal, with no pretense
She sent him a straight marriage proposal, with no pretense
She was saved for this man by her Creator, in true sense
He was amazed to know that this woman of beauty and honor
Who had turned down the wealthy, wished to be his life-partner!
They married and lived together with love and dignity
The most blessed union ever, protected by the Almighty!
They always looked at each-other wanting to satisfy and please
In spite of their age difference they were at complete ease
She respected him beyond words, spent her life and wealth on him
She loved to silently look at him, never raised her voice on him
He cared for her in the best of manners in happiness and ailment
Fed her with his hands and stayed closer when she was pregnant
She mothered all his children - the most righteous progeny
When he lost his sons in infancy, she soothed his agony
She was the best of his friends whom he loved with delight
She was his comforter and counsellor who calmed him that night
When he ran into her arms crying “Cover me! Cover me!”
“I am afraid this state of fear, would soon overpower me!”
Wrapped in her comfort, he narrated the incident of Hira
"A voice I heard that terrified me with the word of Iqra
I was squeezed when I pleaded that I could never read
I was asked in the Name of My Lord to Read! Read! Read!"
She consoled him saying, “By The One Who has control over my soul
He has chosen you to be the prophet of this mankind as a whole!
For He can never humiliate the slave who is good to all people
Of righteousness and truthfulness you are an apt example!”
She then took him to her cousin, a scholar of old scriptures
Waraqah gave him glad tidings based on the said features
He confirmed that the experience was of Divine Truth
He was the chosen Last Messenger, The Sealing Prophet!
Then came the beginning of times, too testing and severe
Their Al Ameen, As Sadiq - now they termed him a liar!
Their opposition turned into hatred, they so despised him
He was banished from the city, and she accompanied him
She supported his cause, sacrificing all her wealth
Life filled with hardships took a toll upon her health
She loved him the same till her very last breath
She was put to sleep forever through the Angel of Death
While struggling to spread the Message, he lost his first believer
Standing for his cause of Truth, he lost his staunch supporter
He lost his friend, his counsellor, his ultimate comforter
His world was brought to a standstill - he had lost his life-partner
This loss was so terrible that he feared a lonely tomorrow
Of all the phases in Seerah, he called it “the year of sorrow”
He came across a necklace which this companion had worn
Tears welled up his blessed eyes, his heart did heavily mourn
It signified his emotions that were to her so attached
He missed her so terribly, years after she had passed
With apparent jealousy pure Ayesha questioned him thus
“Was your love for that wife greater than it is for all of us?”
He understood her restlessness and replied to console
“She believed in me, with all her mind and soul
She accepted my Message, when everyone rejected
When I had no help, she comforted and supported.”
He married many later, but alive she was his only wife
Her companionship is the jewel that adornes all his life
She left him in this Duniya, as destined by Allaah
Assuring a promised reunion, in His eternal Jannah.
This love story, which is so endearing to recall
Glorified through centuries, greatest of them all!
These sacrifices many and the selfless love of Khadijah (رضي الله عنه)
Remain cemented in the blessed heart of Muhammed Mustafa (صلى الله عليه و سلم)
~UmmHashiR
They always looked at each-other wanting to satisfy and please
In spite of their age difference they were at complete ease
She respected him beyond words, spent her life and wealth on him
She loved to silently look at him, never raised her voice on him
He cared for her in the best of manners in happiness and ailment
Fed her with his hands and stayed closer when she was pregnant
She mothered all his children - the most righteous progeny
When he lost his sons in infancy, she soothed his agony
She was the best of his friends whom he loved with delight
She was his comforter and counsellor who calmed him that night
When he ran into her arms crying “Cover me! Cover me!”
“I am afraid this state of fear, would soon overpower me!”
Wrapped in her comfort, he narrated the incident of Hira
"A voice I heard that terrified me with the word of Iqra
I was squeezed when I pleaded that I could never read
I was asked in the Name of My Lord to Read! Read! Read!"
She consoled him saying, “By The One Who has control over my soul
He has chosen you to be the prophet of this mankind as a whole!
For He can never humiliate the slave who is good to all people
Of righteousness and truthfulness you are an apt example!”
She then took him to her cousin, a scholar of old scriptures
Waraqah gave him glad tidings based on the said features
He confirmed that the experience was of Divine Truth
He was the chosen Last Messenger, The Sealing Prophet!
Then came the beginning of times, too testing and severe
Their Al Ameen, As Sadiq - now they termed him a liar!
Their opposition turned into hatred, they so despised him
He was banished from the city, and she accompanied him
She supported his cause, sacrificing all her wealth
Life filled with hardships took a toll upon her health
She loved him the same till her very last breath
She was put to sleep forever through the Angel of Death
While struggling to spread the Message, he lost his first believer
Standing for his cause of Truth, he lost his staunch supporter
He lost his friend, his counsellor, his ultimate comforter
His world was brought to a standstill - he had lost his life-partner
This loss was so terrible that he feared a lonely tomorrow
Of all the phases in Seerah, he called it “the year of sorrow”
He came across a necklace which this companion had worn
Tears welled up his blessed eyes, his heart did heavily mourn
It signified his emotions that were to her so attached
He missed her so terribly, years after she had passed
With apparent jealousy pure Ayesha questioned him thus
“Was your love for that wife greater than it is for all of us?”
He understood her restlessness and replied to console
“She believed in me, with all her mind and soul
She accepted my Message, when everyone rejected
When I had no help, she comforted and supported.”
He married many later, but alive she was his only wife
Her companionship is the jewel that adornes all his life
She left him in this Duniya, as destined by Allaah
Assuring a promised reunion, in His eternal Jannah.
This love story, which is so endearing to recall
Glorified through centuries, greatest of them all!
These sacrifices many and the selfless love of Khadijah (رضي الله عنه)
Remain cemented in the blessed heart of Muhammed Mustafa (صلى الله عليه و سلم)
~UmmHashiR
5 comments:
Amazing as usual and more touching than ever!
Truly this is the greatest of all Iove stories and we hardly quote this in our busy life. May Allah give us guidance and means to follow sunnah
MashAllah! I am speechless to comment anything on this beautiful piece of work!
You are indeed a gem, a truly rare diamond! Love you loads for the sake of Allah��
So beautifully written. Ma sha Allah!
May Allah bless you with happiness and success in everything. This, is unarguably, the BEST READ EVER!
MasyaAllah. What a beautiful poem. May Allah bless you.
How can I read more of your writing?
I love to write Islamic poems as well
As-Salaamu’Alaikum wa Rahmatullaahi wa Barakaatuh sister Munirah :)
Jazak Allaah khair for liking the poem. Alhamdulillaah, Allaah blessed me with this capability to pen rhyming lines :). All I write is what HE has taught us and what HIS Messenger has demonstrated - especially this poem, it only showcases the beauty of love and harmony in the most ideal Muslim marriage - of the best of the couples to have lived on the face of earth - that’s the only reason it looks so beautiful, Alhamdulillaah :).
Glad to hear that you love to write too. May Allaah bless you and enhance your writing skills and make you a source of sharing the knowledge of HIS Deen, in the light of Qur’an and authentic Sunnah, with generations to come. May HE increase you in knowledge and understanding of HIS Deen. Ameen Ya Rabbil Aalemeen!
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