Demise of Hazrat Umme Kulthum (Radhiyallahu Anha)

Hazrat Umme Kulthum (Radhiyallahu anha) passed away during the month of Sha’baan in the 9th year of Hijrah. Hazrat Umme Atiyyah, Hazrat Asma Bint Umais and some other Sahabiyyaat gave her ghusl, and Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) performed the Janaazah Salaah.

Hazrat Laila Bint Qaanif (Radhiyallahu anha) says: “I was among those women who gave ghusl to the daughter of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam), Umme Kulthum. After the ghusl we took the kafan from Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) and put it on for her. The kafan was by Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) and he gave it to us from the door.”

When the janaazah was brought close to the qabr for burial, Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) asked those present: “Is there anyone among you who did not have relations with a woman last night?”

Hazrat Abu Talha (Radhiyallahu anhu) replied, “O Rasulullah! Yes, I did not.” Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) replied, “You go into the qabr.”

Hazrat Anas (Radhiyallahu anhu) says that at this time there were tears in the eyes of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam). Together with Hazrat Abu Talha, Hazrat Ali, Hazrat Fadhl and Hazrat Usaamah (Radhiyallahu anhum) also took part in descending into the qabr.

After the demise of Hazrat Umme Kulthoom, Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “If I had a third unmarried daughter, I would have also married her to Uthmaan.”

Hazrat Ali (Radhiyallahu anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said, “If I had 40 daughters, I would have given them in marriage to Uthmaan one by one until not even one remains.” May Allah be pleased with all of them, and may He keep them happy.

(Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam Kee Saahbzaadiya)