Role in Islam After the financial help from Khadija al-Kubra (a), Prophet Muhammad (s) became financially privileged. As Allah mentioned the gift given to Prophet Muhammad (s): "Allah found you needy and made you prosperous." Also, Prophet Muhammad (s) always said: "No money was profitable for me the way the wealth of Khadija (a) was." Prophet Muhammad (s) applied her wealth to paying debtors' debts, orphans, and the poor. When Meccan boycotted Banu Hashim, the wealth from Khadija al-Kubra (a) helped Banu Hashim. According to a narration: "Abu Talib and Khadija (a) dedicated all their wealth to protecting Islam and helping the boycotted Muslims." Hakim b. Hizam, Khadija's (a) cousin, brought dates, fruits, and wheat with difficulties and in a dangerous situation for Banu Hashim. Such dedication and generosity by Khadija (a) was accepted by God and considered as gifts to Prophet Muhammad (s). Prophet always mentioned her dedication and appreciated her generosity. Status Khadija (a) was a notable, reliable, and wealthy lady of her time. Jabir b. 'Abd Allah al-Ansari has narrated a hadith from Prophet Muhammad (s) which mentioned the best of women: Khadija (a), Lady Fatima (a), Maryam, and Asiya. In addition, Prophet called her one of the perfect ladies of the world and also one of the best women. According to the sources, she was called al-Tahira (the pure woman), al-Zakiyya (the innocent woman), al-Marziyya (the respected woman), al-Sidiqqa (the truthful woman), the greatest woman of Quraysh. Umm Hind, Umm al-Zahra, and Umm al-Mu'minun were her kunyas. According to sources, Khadija (a) was the best and the most honest companion and consultant of Prophet Muhammad (s). Khadija al-Kubra (a) had a high status in Prophet Muhammad's perspective. Numerous reports have been made on Khadija's (a) special role in the Prophet's life, so that years after her demise, the Prophet (s) always remembered her as the special one in his life. Khadija (a) was indeed a knowledgeable and honorable lady. As Ibn al-Jawzi said: Khadija (a) was known for her knowledge, fairness, progress, and her desire for spirituality and perfection. Since her young age, she was an honorable and virtuous woman among Arabs in Hijaz. Her unlimited spiritual wealth was more significant than her impressive wealth. Although different notable and wealthy men of Quraysh asked Khadija (a) for marriage, she rejected them. She chose Muhammad (s) to guarantee her salvation in the Hereafter and rewards in Paradise. She was the first person who converted to Islam, who accepted his prophethood and performed prayer with Prophet (s). ⚫️ Demise Some sources mentioned Khadija (a) passed away after Abu Talib had passed away, in the same year. Ibn Sa'd believed Khadija (a) passed away 35 days after the demise of Abu Talib. Other sources mentioned Khadija (a) passed away in Ramadan 10 years after Bi'tha (May 619). Due to the demise of the Prophet's uncle, Abu Talib (a), and his wife, Lady Khadija (a), this year was called Am al-Huzn (the year of sorrow and grief). According to Islamic narrations, Prophet Muhammad (s) first enshrouded her with his cloak and then with another cloak from Paradise. Then he buried her in al-Ma'lat Cemetery, on the slopes of Mount Al-Hajun. ✨✨✨✨✨ Ashura International Foundation #بنیاد_بین‌المللی_عاشوراء 🚩 پورتال امام حسین (علیه السلام) IHP 💠 @ImamHusaynPortal