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The loyalty of the Prophet (PBUH) towards his Wives

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was immensely honorable and loyal to his wives
especially to Lady Khdaija may Allah be pleased with her. Although Lady Ai'sha never
saw Lady Khadija and was never harmed by her, she said: "I was never more jealous of
a wife of the Prophet than I was of khadija because the Prophet (PBUH) mentioned her
and praised her a lot." 'Narrated by Al Bukhari'

The loyalty of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to his wives was clear when the “verse of
choosing” was revealed-: {O you Prophet, say to your spouses, "In case you would
(like) the present life (Literally: the lowly life, i.e., the life of this world) and its
adornment, then come, and I will allow you (the necessary) enjoyment and will release
you a becoming release}(Al Ahzab:28)- first he went to Lady Ai'sha and told her that he
will tell her something and that she should not rush to make a choice until she
discusses it with her parents. Considering that she was young, he was worried that she
would choose worldly pleasures and lose this life and the hereafter. But she knew what
was good for her more than her parents. She told the Prophet (PBUH): "Do you want me
to discuss this with my parents? I choose Allah, His Prophet, and the hereafter."

After Lady Ai'sha had made her choice she asked the Prophet not to reveal it to any of
the other women. He told her that Allah had not sent him obstinate but a tutor and a
facilitator and he shall tell any of his wives if they ask. Then he went to tell his other
wives and reported what Lady Ai'sha may Allah be pleased with her had chosen.

They all chose Allah, His Prophet, and the hereafter. They had the great manners of the
Prophet (PBUH) and so chose what he chose and like him they abstained from pursuing
worldly pleasures and only wanted the hereafter.

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