Maymuna bint al-Harith
Umm al-Mu'minin
Maymuna was the last woman the Prophet married. She was a woman of strong faith and virtue, highly regarded in Shia history for her piety.
- Born
- Born circa 594 CE in Mecca
- Died
- Died 671 CE (51 AH) in Sarif
- Cause of death
- Natural causes
The Final Marriage
Maymuna was the last wife of the Prophet (PBUH). She offered herself in marriage to him while he was visiting Mecca to perform the 'Umrat al-Qada (the fulfilled pilgrimage) after the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah. Their marriage took place in a place called Sarif, just outside Mecca.
A Life of Virtue
She was widely known among the companions for her intense devotion to prayer and fasting. Aisha herself famously testified that Maymuna was "the most pious, and the most mindful of her ties of kinship" among them. She adhered strictly to the pure teachings of the Prophet.
A Poetic Ending
She outlived the Prophet by many decades. In Shia tradition, she is held in high esteem for avoiding the political turmoil and civil wars that plagued the Ummah after the Prophet's death, remaining aloof from factions that opposed Imam Ali (a.s.). She passed away at Sarif, famously requesting to be buried in the exact spot where her bridal tent had been pitched years ago, a beautiful testament to her love for the Prophet.