Which wife of the Prophet (PBUH) was of Jewish descent before embracing Islam, a descendant of Prophet Harun (AS)?
ASafiyyah (RA)
BSawdah (RA)
CJuwayriyyah (RA)
DUmm Salamah (RA)
Explanation
– Safiyyah (RA) was of Jewish descent before embracing Islam, tracing her lineage back to Prophet Harun (AS), and she married the Prophet (PBUH) following the conquest of Khaybar.
– Her marriage to the Prophet (PBUH) is noted as an example of building bridges between different communities during the early Islamic period.
– For exams, note that Safiyyah (RA) faced some early prejudice from other wives regarding her lineage, which the Prophet (PBUH) firmly addressed in her defense.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Ummahat-ul-Momineen
- Subtopic: Safiyyah (RA)

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