On Spiritual Ambition - The Inspiring Example of Sayyida Khadijah (ra)

This reflection on Sayyida Khadijah (ra) was shared at the Diyanet Center of America as part of the series "Prominent Women of Islam: Stories of Faith and Resilience" The Prophet (saw) said , “Mary, the daughter of Imran, was the best among the women (of the world of her time) and Khadijah is the best amongst the women (of this nation).” Sahih Al-Bukhari – Book 58 Hadith 164The Prophet (saw) said about Khadijah (ra): "God did not give me a better person than her. She believed in me when other people rejected me, she healed my disappointments when I needed that, she backed me and supported me while others blocked their support from me" (Musnad Ahmad)Abu Huraira reported that Gabriel came to God's Messenger (saw) and said: God's Messenger, lo. Khadija is coming to you with a vessel of seasoned food or drink. When she comes to you, offer her greetings from her Lord, the Exalted and Glorious, and on my behalf and give her glad tidings of a palace of jewels in Paradise wherein there is no noise and no toil. Sahih Muslim 2432