• The death of Hazrat Khadija left the Prophet pbuh gloomy and inconsolable.
• His companions suggested he re-marry, and someone proposed Sawdah bint Zama'ah.
• Sawdah was one of the earliest converts to Islam and had migrated to Abyssinia.
• Her husband had died, leaving her a widow with one son.
• The Prophet pbuh married her to help and protect her.
• Hazrat Sawdah was extremely devoted to the Prophet pbuh.
• She led a simple and pious life.
• She loved and took care of Hazrat Aisha when the Prophet pbuh married her.
• She gave up her turn to Hazrat Aisha when the Prophet pbuh divided his time among his wives.
• She migrated to Madinah in the first year of the Hijrat.
• Her dwelling and Hazrat Aisha's were the first to be built in the mosque.
• The Prophet pbuh loved her for her piety and simplicity.
• She was humble, kind, and affectionate.
• She was known for her sense of duty and obedience.
• The Prophet pbuh referred to her as the most charitable and generous of his wives.
• She followed the Prophet's directive to remain in retirement after his death.
• She never left her house even for Hajj and Umrah.
• She was devout and punctual about her hours of prayer.
• She died in the 22nd year of the Hijrat.
• She was buried in Jannat-al-Baqi.