Zainab Bintu Khuzaimah r.a.
 

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Zainab Bintu Khuzaimah r.a. was Prophet Muhammad's s.a.w fifith wife. Although she was the wife of a Prophet, little is known about the details on her life before Islam and after it. This is probably due to the short marriage span she had with Prophet s.a.w. Zainab r.a. wed Prophet s.a.w. for 8 months before she was passed away. She was 31 when she passed away. She was the second wife, after Khadijah r.a., whom passed away during the lifetime of Prophet s.a.w. 

 

Zainab Bintu Khuzaimah r.a. was born in Mecca. Her mother was Hindun Bintu Auf Ibnu Harith. Zainab r.a. was among the first few who converted into Islam.

 

An amazing fact about Zainab Bintu Khuzaimah r.a. that I wish to highlight is about her deeds of charity and generosity. Her extraordinary virtue was widely known during the time of Jahiliyyah. The spirit of giving and generosity that was in her was always pushing her to help the poor and needy endlessly. She was always kindhearted, her compassion towards others was unstoppable and her dedication towards philanthropy was extraordinary. This was how Zainab r.a. was even before her conversion to Islam, Subhanallah. For that, Ibn Kathir and Qalastani wrote that, Zainab r.a. earned the tittle of Ummul Masakin, the mother of the poor, even before her conversion to Islam, Masyallah.

 

Upon her conversion, her generosity intensified. Even after entering the household of Prophet s.a.w., she continued to spend her time helping those around her and doing whatever she could for the unfortunate. For that, Zainab Bintu Khuzaimah r.a. was the only one that Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. did not abolish the title she received during the Jahiliyyah period, Ummul Masakin. Prophet s.a.w. saw the positive influence and motivation that the title carries for other Muslims to take as lesson.

 

Having the ambition to earn the title of Ummul Masakin in the eyes of Allah s.w.t. just like Zainab Bintu Khuzaimah r.a.? No worries. Let's engage in our various Infaq Projects that we have to offer to you ALL YEAR ROUND! Who knows you might be highly regarded by people who benefited from the Infaq Projects that you participated in!

 

 

 

 

 

Amount raised: $410. 
Disbursed: $180 ( Subsidize one family for Homebased Quran Reading ( Monthly) )
Balance: $230

This figures will be updated weekly insyallah. 

“When a human being dies, all of his deeds are terminated except for three types: an ongoing sadaqah, a knowledge (of Islam) from which others benefit, and a righteous child who makes dua for him.” - Muslim and others

While there are people who struggle with money to attend classes or courses, there are also people who have money but have no idea how to help another. Hence this fund is to match such people to ensure that those who struggle are able to attend such classes.

Secondly, the fees to teachers. Often we had this complains from teachers that they are not paid market rate or their students keep asking for lower fees. Just imagine this, it started out with $30 per month and because of inability to pay, the student request for $20 per month. So imagine if you multiply that to 40 students. From $30 x 40 students = $1200, it reduces to $20 x 40 students = $800 per month. We have seen this happening and eventually the teachers will be less motivated to teach and will move on to other jobs. And sadly such vicious cycles repeats and the costs of living doesn't go down. So yes, the second purpose is to protect the livelihood of the teachers.

Thirdly. In general this can greatly subsidise the fees for various organisers to conduct their courses. Yes we will work with other organisers to help subsidised course fees so that everyone in general can benefit from it.