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We don't know, because he never told anyone. All we can do is study the facts and look at theories.
(1) One theory is that Mohammed wanted to strengthen his ties to her father Umar. However, Umar was already Mohammed's second-best friend, so there was no real need for Mohammed to do this - especially as he didn't have enough money to support the two wives whom he already had.
(2) Another theory is that Mohammed wanted to give a home to a widow who would otherwise be destitute, hoping this would set a good example and encourage other men to do the same. However, Mohammed married Hafsa in early 625, when only 14 men out of a total of over 300 had died. Since some men were already polygamous, and women often died in childbirth, it doesn't sound as if there was a serious shortage of eligible men. Hafsa was certainly not destitute, as her father was still alive.
(3) A third theory is that Hafsa was beautiful. She was about 19, whereas Mohammed's other wives were 11 and over 40 respectively, so perhaps Mohammed just fancied her. Abu Bakr liked her too, and Mohammed warned him that he wanted Hafsa for himself.
(4) It is certain that Hafsa was intelligent. She would have made a very good teacher. So yet another theory is that Mohammed recognised her as a person who would help him spread Islam.
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Who did Prophet Muhammad marry at the age 53?
The Prophet (PBUH) married Aisha bint Abi Bakr at the age of 53.
How can a man with 13 wife became a leader of the Islam relegion?
1. KHADIJAH : She was 40 years old when she proposed to marry the Prophet when he was 25 years old. After 15years of their marriage he became a prophet. She had been married twice before she married Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Her first husband was Aby Haleh Al Tamemy and her second husband was Oteaq Almakzomy. They had both died leaving Khadijah a widower. Khadijah died in 621A.D.2. SAWDA BINT ZAM'A: Her first husband was Al Sakran Ibn Omro Ibn Abed Shamz. He died within a few days after his return from Ethiopia. She was 65 years old, poor, and had no one to care for her. This was why Prophet Muhammad married her.3. AISHA SIDDIQA: A woman named Kholeah Bint Hakeem suggested that Prophet Muhammad marry Aishah, the daughter of Aby Bakr, to form a close relationship with Aby Bakr's family. She was already engaged to Jober Ibn Al Moteam Ibn Oday. At this time Jober was not yet a Muslim. The people of Makkah did not object to Aishah becoming married because although she was young & 12years of age, she was mature enough to understand the responsibility of marriage. Prophet Muhammad was engaged to Aishah for 2 years before he married her. Aby Bakr was the first leader after Prophet Muhammad's death.4. HAFSAH BINT U'MAR : She was the daughter of Omar, the second Calipha. Omar asked Othman to marry Hafsah. Othman refused because his wife had recently died and Othman did not want to remarry. Omar then went to Aby Bakr but he also refused to marry Hafsah. Aby Bakr knew that the Prophet had already considered marrying Hafsah. Omar then went to Prophet Muhammadand complained that Othman and Aby Bakr did not want to marry his daughter. The Prophet told Omar that his daughter will marry and Othman will also remarry. Othman married the daughter of Prophet Muhammad, Om Kolthoom, and Hafsah married the Prophet. This made Omar and Othman both happy.5. ZAYNAB BINT KHUZAYMA: Her husband died in the battle of Uhud, leaving her poor and with several children. She was old when Prophet Muhammad married her. She died 3 months after she married the Prophet 625 A.D.6. SALAMA BINT UMAYYA: Her husband, Abud Allah Abud Al Assad Ibn Al Mogherah, died leaving Hend poor and with many children. Hend was at least 65 years old at the time. Aby Bakr and several others asked her to marry them, but because she loved her husband very much, she refused the marriage's offers. But finally she accepted Prophet mohammad's offer to marry her and take care of her children.7. ZAYNAB BINT JAHSH: She was the daughter of Prophet Muhammad's aunt, Omameh Bint Abud Almutaleb. The Prophet arranged for Zaynab to marry Zayed Ibn Hareathah Al Kalby. This marriage did not last and the Prophet received a verse in the Quran which stated that if they became divorced, then the Prophet must marry Zaynab (Sura 33:37).8. JUWAYRIYA BINT AL-HARITH: Her first husband's name was Masafeah Ibn Safuan. Prophet Muhammad wanted Juayreah's tribe (Beni Al Mostalag)to convert to Islam. Juayreah became a prisoner after the Muslims won the Battle of Al Mostalaq. Juayreah's father came to the Prophet and offered a payment for her return. The Prophet asked her father to give her a choice. When she was given a choice she said she accepted Islam and Prophet Muhammad as the last God's Messenger. The Prophet then married her. Her tribe of Beni Almostalag accepted Islam.9. SAFIYYA BINT HUYAYY: She was from the tribe of Beni Nadir, who were from the children of Levi (Israel). She was married twice before, then she married Prophet Muhammad . Her first husband Salam Ibn Moshkem, and her second husband was Kenanah Ibn Al Rabeeah.10. UMMU HABIBA BINT SUFYAN: Her first husband was Aubed Allah Jahish. He was the son of the aunt of Prophet Muhammad. Aubed Allah died in Ethiopia. The king of Ethiopia arranged the marriage of Ramelah to Prophet Muhammad.11. MAYAMUNA BINT AL-HARITH : She was 26years old when she married Prophet Muhammad. Her first husband was Abu Rahma Ibn Abed Alzey. When the Prophet opened Makkah in 630 AD , she came to the Prophet, accepted Islam and proposed to marry him. Her actions encouraged Many Makkahans to accept Islam and Prophet Muhammad.12. MARIA AL-QABTIYYA : She was sent to Prophet Muhammad as a hand maid servant from the king of Egypt. Maria had a son from the Prophet. His name was Ibrahim.
What was Prophet Muhammad mum name?
Aminah Bint Wahab
How many times did Prophet Mohamed actually marry?
Once. His wife was KhadijaANSWER 2:Muhammad had 11 wives:Khadijah bint KhuwaylidSawda bint ZamaAisha bint Abi BakrHafsa bint UmarZaynab bint KhuzaymaHind bint Abi UmayyaZaynab bint JahshJuwayriya bint al-HarithRamlah bint Abi SufyanRayhana bint ZaydSafiyya bint HuyayyMaymuna bint al-HarithMaria al-QibtiyyaThe two most famous among them were his first wife, Khadijah, and the youngest bride, Aisha.
What was the Prophet Muhammad's grandmother names?
Hazrat barra r.a
What is the name of the sixth wife of Prophet Muhammad saaw?
Rayhana bint Zayd ibn 'Amr (RA)
Where prophet mohammed's mother died?
Prophet mothers name was Hazrat Amna and fathers name was Hazrat Abdullah
Who put poison in Prophet Muhammad and his followers food?
A Jewish girl named Zaynab bint Al-Harith.
What was the Prophet Muhammad's parents name?
Muhammad's father's name was `Abd Allah ibn `Abd al-Muttalib and mother's name was Aminah bint Wahb.
Did Prophet Muhammad have a foster brother?
No, not from His real parents, but Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) had several foster brothers and sisters, from Haleema bibi ' Abdullah Ibn Al- Harith, Aneesah bint Al-Haarith, Hudhafah or Judhamah bint Al-Haarith (known as Ash-Shayma'). Haleemah used to nurse the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) Rest Allah knows the best
Who are famous Muslim women?
Some famous Muslim Women are:Khadija, wife of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)Aisha bint Abu Bakr, wife of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)Fatima, daughter of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)Rabia al-Adawiyya, the first Sufi
Who was hazrat Ali?
Hazrat Ali is best known for being a prophet in the Islamic religion. Over the years, he had several different wives. They included Fatima bint Muhammad and Khawlah bint Ja'far.
