Children of Prophet Muhammad
The children of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) hold a significant place in Islamic history and the hearts of Muslims around the world. We’ll tell you more about them.
Who are the children of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?The children of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) hold a special place in Islamic history, symbolising love, patience, and also legacy. The Prophet Muhammad’s children were born mostly from his beloved wife, Khadijah bint Khuwaylid.
Prophet Muhammad had seven children, three sons and four daughters. Sadly, most of the sons of Prophet Muhammad passed away in infancy, while one daughter, Fatimah, survived him. Prophet Muhammad raised his sons and daughters during times of hardship, persecution, and later, the birth of Islam.
He is known as the first son of Prophet Muhammad, Al-Qasim son of Prophet Muhammad passed away at a young age.
He is also referred to as Tayyib or Tahir, Abdullah son of Prophet Muhammad was another child lost in infancy.
His mother was Maria al-Qibtiyya, making him a partial answer to “Did Prophet Muhammad have children with other wives?” He also died young.
The eldest daughter of Prophet Muhammad, Zainab daughter of Prophet Muhammad, married Abu al-As ibn al-Rabi’. The Zainab bint Muhammad life story shows her strong faith and devotion.
Ruqayyah daughter of Prophet Muhammad married Uthman ibn Affan, the third caliph. Besides, she fell ill during the Battle of Badr.
After Ruqayyah’s passing, Umm Kulthum, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, also married Uthman. In addition, the life of Umm Kulthum bint Muhammad reflects dignity and loyalty.
Known as Fatimah al-Zahra, she is the most revered of the daughters of Prophet Muhammad. The Sayyida Fatima biography highlights her role as a pious leader, wife to Ali ibn Abi Talib, and mother of Hasan and Husayn. Moreover, the Fatima and the legacy of the Prophet live on through the Hasan and Husayn family tree, forming the descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.
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In conclusion, the family tree of Prophet Muhammad offers insight into his personal life, filled with both sorrow and strength.
The seven children are Al-Qasim, Abdullah, Ibrahim, Zainab, Ruqayyah, Umm Kulthum, and Fatimah mostly born to Khadijah, except Ibrahim from Maria al-Qibtiyya.
Prophet Muhammad had kindness to children, he said, “He is not one of us who does not show mercy to our young.” (Hadith – Tirmidhi)
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