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  1. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) had eleven wives.

  2. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had a total of 11 wives throughout his life…

    1. Khadijah bint Khuwaylid: Khadijah was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad and his only wife until her death. She was a wealthy widow and a prominent figure in Mecca. Their marriage lasted for 25 years, and she bore him several children.
    2. Sawda bint Zam’a: After the death of Khadijah, Prophet Muhammad married Sawda, who was a widow. She was a devoted and supportive wife.
    3. Aisha bint Abi Bakr: Aisha was the daughter of Abu Bakr, one of Prophet Muhammad’s closest companions and the first caliph of Islam.
    4. Hafsa bint Umar: Hafsa was the daughter of Umar ibn al-Khattab, another close companion of the Prophet and the second caliph of Islam
    5. Zaynab bint Khuzayma: Zaynab was a widow who married the Prophet. Her marriage to him was relatively short, as she passed away soon after.
    6. Umm Salama (Hind bint Abi Umayya): Umm Salama was another widow who married the Prophet. She was known for her wisdom and counsel.
    7. Zaynab bint Jahsh: Zaynab was initially married to Prophet Muhammad’s adopted son, Zayd. After their divorce, the Prophet married her, which was a significant event in Islamic history to emphasize the equality of adopted and biological children.
    8. Juwayriya bint al-Harith: Juwayriya was from the Banu Mustaliq tribe, and her marriage to the Prophet helped solidify peace and alliances with her tribe.
    9. Umm Habiba (Ramlah bint Abi Sufyan): Umm Habiba was the daughter of Abu Sufyan, a prominent figure in pre-Islamic Mecca who later converted to Islam.
    10. Safiyya bint Huyayy: Safiyya was from the Jewish tribe of Banu Nadir. After the Prophet’s companions liberated her from captivity following a battle, he married her.
    11. Maymunah bint al-Harith: Maymunah was the last woman to marry the Prophet. She was also the aunt of the Prophet’s wife, Zaynab bint Khuzayma.