Children of Muhammad
The Children of Muhammad include the 3 sons and 4 daughters born to the Islamic Prophet Muhammad.[1] All were born to Muhammad's first wife Khadija bint Khuwaylid[2] except one son, who was born to Maria al-Qibtiyya.[3] His attitude and treatment towards his children, enshrined in the hadith, is viewed by Muslims as an exemplar to be imitated.[4][5]
All Muhammad's children, except Fatimah, predeceased him and it is through Fatimah that Muhammad's lineage continued in the form of the respected Sayyid (meaning lord or sir) and Sharif (meaning noble).[6]
List of children
Muhammad's children were:
- Qasim ibn Muhammad, (598 – 600 or 601 AD)
- Abd-Allah ibn Muhammad, (d. 615 AD)
- Zainab bint Muhammad, (599 – 630 AD)
- Ruqayyah bint Muhammad, (601 – 624 AD)
- Umm Kulthum bint Muhammad, (603 – 630 AD)
- Fatimah, (ca. 604 – 632)
- Ibrahim ibn Muhammad, (ca. 630 – 632 AD)
Controversy
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There is much controversy between Sunni and Shia regarding how many daughters were born to Muhammad. While most Sunnis accept that he had four daughters, most Shia accept Fatimah as his only actual daughter.
See also
- Muhammad's wives
- Sahabah (companions, disciples, scribes and family of Muhammad)
- Islam and children
References
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Further reading
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