Safiyya bint Huyayy
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Safiyya bint Huyayy was a wife of the Prophet Muhammad and a mother of the believers. Here's what we know about her ¹ ² ³:
- *Early Life*: Born around 610 CE in Yathrib, Arabia, to Huyayy ibn Akhtab, the chief of the Jewish tribe Banu Nadir, and Barrah bint Samaw'al from the Banu Qurayza tribe. Her family was influential and noble, with a lineage tracing back to Prophet Aaron, brother of Moses.
- *Marriages*: Safiyya was married twice before marrying the Prophet Muhammad. Her first husband was Sallam ibn Mishkam, a rabbi, and her second was Kinana ibn al-Rabi, a prominent Jewish leader who was killed in the Battle of Khaybar.
- *Battle of Khaybar*: After the battle, Safiyya was taken captive and given to Dihya al-Kalbi. However, the Prophet Muhammad took her in marriage, freeing her and making her one of his wives. She was 17 years old at the time, while the Prophet was 60.
- *Personality*: Safiyya was known for her exceptional beauty, intelligence, and piety. She was a scholar and narrated ten hadiths from the Prophet Muhammad. Despite initial jealousy from the other wives, Safiyya earned their respect and formed close bonds with them.
- *Legacy*: Safiyya lived in the Prophet's household for four years and remained steadfast in her faith after his death. She passed away in Medina around 664-672 CE, leaving an estate of 100,000 dirhams and bequeathing one-third to her sister's son. She's buried in Al-Baqi Cemetery, Medina ³ ² ¹.