12 Questions
What was Zainab's relationship to the Prophet Muhammad (S)?
She was his daughter.
What was Abu al 'Aas ibn al Rabi' known as?
The honest one
Why did Zainab's husband initially refuse to adopt Islam?
Because he was loyal to his ancestors' religion.
How did Zainab feel about her father's prophethood?
She was quick to believe.
What was Zainab's attitude towards her husband?
She was loving and caring.
What was Abu al 'Aas ibn al Rabi' to Zainab?
Her husband.
What was the event that marked the eighth year of revelation?
The economic and social boycott against the Muslims
Who was left behind in Mecca when the rest of the family emigrated to Medina?
Zainab
Why did Zainab send a necklace to the Prophet (S)?
To secure her husband's release
What was the outcome of Abu al 'Aas's captivity and his subsequent release?
He took an oath to send Zainab to join her family in Medina
What led Zainab to leave her husband and join her family in Medina?
The newly revealed verses forbidding marriage between a Muslim woman and a polytheist man
What was the consequence of the surprise attack on Zainab when she was leaving Mecca?
She miscarried due to the shock
Study Notes
Zainab, the Eldest Daughter of Muhammad (S)
- Zainab was born before Prophethood, in a pure home with high morals and an abhorrence to paganism.
- She was engaged to her cousin, Abu al 'Aas ibn al Rabi', a wealthy Meccan merchant known for his honesty.
Early Life and Marriage
- Zainab and Abu al 'Aas lived a happy life together until the revelation of Muhammad (S) as the final Messenger of Allah.
- Zainab quickly believed in her father, but her husband struggled to leave his ancestral religion and follow Islam.
Efforts to Convert Husband
- Zainab tried to persuade her husband to worship Allah (S) and follow the footsteps of other early Muslims, like 'Uthman ibn 'Affan.
- Despite her efforts, her husband refused to abandon his people's religion to please her.
Challenges and Grief
- During the economic and social boycott of Muslims by the Quraysh (8th year of revelation), Zainab's mother Khadijah (RA) passed away.
- Zainab was left behind in Mecca when her father and sisters emigrated to Medina (13th year of revelation).
- She was stricken with grief and prayed to Allah (S) for patience and strength.
Battle of Badr and Husband's Captivity
- Abu al 'Aas was taken captive in the Battle of Badr (2 AH).
- Zainab sent her beloved necklace, gifted by her mother, to secure her husband's release.
Release and Reunion
- The Prophet (S) was overcome by emotion when he saw the necklace and instructed the Muslims to set Abu al 'Aas free and return the necklace.
- Abu al 'Aas was freed and returned to Mecca, where he took an oath to send Zainab to join her family in Medina.
- Zainab eventually joined her family in Medina, accompanied by her brother-in-law, after her husband was influenced by the kindness of the Companions of the Prophet (S).
Encounter with Quraysh
- A group of men from Quraysh, infuriated by Zainab's departure, threatened her with a spear while she was in her howdah, causing her to miscarry.
- Her brother-in-law defended her, and the men withdrew after Abu Sufyan intervened.
This quiz is about the life of Zainab, the eldest daughter of Muhammad and Khadijah, including her upbringing, marriage, and reaction to the revelation of the final Messenger.
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