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The second wife of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) was Hazrat Sawda bint Zamʿah (R.A). After the passing of Hazrat Khadija (R.A), the Prophet (S.A.W) married Hazrat Sawda (R.A) to support her in her time of difficulty as she was among the early Muslims who had migrated to Abyssinia due to persecution in Makkah.

Hazrat Sawda (R.A) was a widow when she married the Prophet (S.A.W). Their marriage took place in approximately the 10th year of Prophethood, shortly after the death of Hazrat Khadija (R.A). She is respected as one of the “Ummahat al-Mu’mineen” (Mothers of the Believers), a title given to all wives of the Prophet.

Her personality is remembered for simplicity, obedience, and devotion to the Prophet (S.A.W). She lived a long life and was known for her generosity and piety. Hazrat Sawda (R.A) passed away during the Caliphate of Hazrat Umar (R.A) and was buried in Jannat-ul-Baqi in Madinah.

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  Name: Hazrat Sawda bint Zamʿah (R.A)

  
  


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  Marital status: Widow before marriage to the Prophet (S.A.W)

  
  


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  Order of marriage: Second wife of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)

  
  


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  Title: Ummul-Momineen (Mother of the Believers)

  
  


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  Time of marriage: Around 10th year of Prophethood (after Hazrat Khadija’s death)

  
  


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  Known for: Simplicity, devotion, piety, and charity

  
  


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  Migration: Among early migrants to Abyssinia (Habsha)

  
  


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  Burial: Jannat-ul-Baqi, Madinah