Zaynab bint Khuzayma
Background:
Zaynab bint Khuzayma was the maternal sister of Maymunah bint al-Harith, who the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ married.
Zaynab was originally married to Abdullah ibn Jahsh, but at the Battle of Uhud, he was martyred.
Despite losing her husband, Zaynab continued to help the Muslim army at Uhud, by treating the injured and caring for them.
Marriage to the Prophet:
After Abdullah ibn Jahsh was martyred, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ wanted to marry Zaynab bint Khuzayma as a reward for the sacrifices she made for the sake of Allah SWT.
The Prophet proposed to marry Zaynab, which she accepted, and their marriage took place in Ramadan in the third year AH.
Death of Zaynab bint Khuzayma:
However, only a few months after marrying the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Zaynab bint Khuzayma passed away.
Zaynab bint Khuzayma’s Legacy:
In regards to her life, there is a lack of detailed reliable information on Zaynab, but she was well-renowned as a kind and generous woman, who was compassionate towards the poor
Zaynab bint Khuzayma’s spending for the sake of Allah SWT earned her the title of ‘Mother of the Needy’.