Khadijah bint Khuwaylid

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the birth?Circa 555 CE
2. What is the death?619 CE
3. Who was Khadijah bint Khuwaylid?She was a very smart and successful businesswoman in ancient Mecca. She was also the first wife of Prophet Muhammad and the first person to believe in his message.
4. What kind of business did Khadijah run?She owned and grew a big trading company that sent caravans to places like Syria and Yemen. She hired people, even her future husband, to help manage the trips.

Jahiliyyah: The pre-Islamic period in Arabia, characterized by polytheism, tribalism, and a lack of unified law.
Ummah: The collective community of Muslims, transcending race, nationality, and ethnic background.
Philanthropist: A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.