Khadijah

/ (ˌkɑˈdiːdʒə) /

noun

554–619 ad, the first wife of the Prophet Mohammed, regarded as the first convert to Islam

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Example sentences from the Web for khadijah

He married a widow, Khadijah, and was singularly devoted to her until she died.
Mohammad Was Not a Womanizer, and Other Common Misconceptions About Islam Debunked|Olga M. Davidson|September 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Khadijah, much upset, questioned him: 'O Father of Qasim, where wert thou?
The Life of Mohammad|Etienne Dinet
Wishing someone to attend to some business affairs for her, Khadijah secured Mohammed's services.
Oriental Women|Edward Bagby Pollard
Once only during the whole journey, a couple of Khadijah's camels showed signs of exhaustion and lagged behind the convoy.
The Life of Mohammad|Etienne Dinet

His love for Khadijah, his first wife, was pure and constant; and his mother he always honored with a most devoted spirit.
Oriental Women|Edward Bagby Pollard
Khadijah's ascendancy over him was so great and yet so tender that while she lived, he had never been unfaithful.
The Life of Mohammad|Etienne Dinet