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Marriage to Khadijah bint Khuwaylid
Personal
595 CE
Makkah
Blessed union lasting 25 years

Detailed Account

After managing Khadijah's trade caravan to Syria (where her servant Maysarah witnessed miraculous signs), the 25-year-old Muhammad ﷺ married the 40-year-old widow Khadijah. Their marriage was exceptionally loving and produced all his children except Ibrahim. Khadijah was the first to believe in his prophethood.

Key Figures

  • Khadijah
  • Nufaysa bint Munyah (matchmaker)

Tags

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Lessons & Wisdom

  • Successful age-gap marriages
  • Spousal support in mission

Sources:

  • Sahih al-Bukhari
    by Imam Bukhari, p. 5/165