Which wife of the Prophet (PBUH) was the second wife he married, becoming his companion after Khadijah’s (RA) death?
AAisha (RA)
BZainab bint Khuzaymah (RA)
CHafsa (RA)
DSawdah bint Zamah (RA)
Explanation
– Sawdah bint Zamah (RA) became the Prophet’s second wife, marrying him shortly after the death of Khadijah (RA), providing companionship and support during a difficult period of loss.
– She had earlier migrated to Abyssinia with her first husband to escape persecution, and after his death, faced a vulnerable position that the marriage helped address.
– For exams, remember that Sawdah (RA) was known for later voluntarily giving her designated day with the Prophet (PBUH) to Aisha (RA) out of generosity.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Ummahat-ul-Momineen
- Subtopic: Sawdah (RA)

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