Which mother of the believers (Umm-ul-Mu’mineen) was known by the title ‘Zainab al-Masakeen’ (Mother of the Poor) due to her immense charity?
AHazrat Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA)
BHazrat Zainab bint Khuzaymah (RA)
CHazrat Aisha bint Abi Bakr (RA)
DHazrat Hafsa bint Umar (RA)
Explanation
Hazrat Zainab bint Khuzaymah (RA) was bestowed the title ‘Umm-ul-Masakeen’ (Mother of the Poor) even during pre-Islamic times (Jahiliyyah) due to her extraordinary benevolence toward the needy. She married Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in 3 AH but passed away just a few months later. For competitive exams, note that Hazrat Khadijah (RA) was titled ‘Tahira’ (The Pure One).
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Seerah of Prophet (PBUH)
- Subtopic: Ummah-tul-Mu'mineen

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