Khadijah

/ (ˌkɑˈdiːdʒə) /

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noun

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

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Words nearby Khadijah

Khabarovsk, Khabur, Khachaturian, Khadafy, khaddar, Khadijah, Khafaje, Khafre, Khakass, Khakass Autonomous Region, Khakass Republic

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How to use Khadijah in a sentence

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
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
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
For the ransom of her husband, Zainab sent from Makkah a sum of money and a necklace, a wedding-gift from her mother Khadijah.
The Life of Mohammad|Etienne Dinet

Thus it came about that, of all living beings, Khadijah was Islam's first convert.
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