Hadiths on Prophet's Wives and Family Issues

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14 explained prophetic hadiths on "Prophet's Wives and Family Issues": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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The 14 hadiths of this category describe the daily life of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) with his wives: the turn he observed between them, the wedding meals, the keeping of the conjugal secret and his attachment to Khadījah. It is recalled that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) « did not take a second wife until Khadījah died ». 'A'ishah also relates that he knew when she was pleased with him or when she was angry with him.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Prophet's Wives and Family Issues

Authentic hadith ‘Ā’ishah was asked: "What did the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) usually do at home?" She replied: "He was a human b Authentic hadith I never felt jealous of any of the Prophet's wives except for Khadījah although I did not see her. She further added that whenever the Messenger of Al Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) did not take a second wife until Khadījah died Authentic hadith O ‘Ā'ish, this is Jibrīl greeting you with peace. I said: May Allah's peace, mercy, and blessings be upon him. You see what I cannot see Authentic hadith Many men attained perfection, but of women none attained perfection except Āsiyah, the wife of Pharaoh, and Maryam, the daughter of ‘Imrān. Indeed, th Authentic hadith I know it when you are pleased with me or angry with me Authentic hadith I could not disclose the secret of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him). Had the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessi Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) died when my house was void of any edible thing except for a small quantity of ba Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) would approach all of his wives and then take one ritual bath Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) held a wedding dinner for his marriage to one of his wives with two Mudds of barley Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) stayed for three nights between Khaybar and Madīnah when he married Safiyyah Authentic hadith Indeed, you are not inferior in the sight of your family. If you wish, I can stay seven (nights) with you, but if I stay seven with you, I will also s Authentic He used to serve his family. But when the time for prayer came, he would go out to the prayer Authentic hadith Fear Allah and keep your wife

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ