HAZRAT KHADIJA (R.A) AS A ROLE MODEL

Abstract

Khadija bint Khuwaylid (RA) has been known as an important figure of Islam, herself being a strong, contributing, and devoted person in the early stages of Islam. Khadijah (R.A) was the first person to accept Islam, and as such extended emotional, financial and moral support to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during the early stages of his prophethood. This article focuses on various aspects of Hazrat Khadija’s (RA) life: her career, wife and help-meet and support for the early Muslim community during persecution. This woman’s charity, her perseverance during difficult conditions, as well as, her commitment to the Islamic culture portray eternal values of power, valor, and governance. In this way, Hazrat Khadija (RA) also contributed to sustaining and growing the Islamic movement and provided as an example for women emancipation and representing them in the spheres of social, religious, and economical activities. Her legacy is still inspiring Muslims across the world and teaching them many lessons about the faith, humanity and the service to mankind. The purpose of this article is to show how Hazrat Khadija (RA) is an ideal women, who is worthy to become the role model for generations to come.