Mother

One of my first connections with Islam was a sentiment.  A sentiment that events and people 1400+ years ago were not far either in time or distance.  That history was not restricted to the past but that in fact, it had a door with a direct access to the time and context when Arabia would see the Revelation of the Holy Quran.

The first woman to witness the birth of Islam in Arabia was Lady Khadija (RA).  My favourite lady. 

She stands for all that a woman should stand for: strength, beauty, compassion, fidelity and honour. 

She was older and richer than the Messenger (SAW).  Yet, neither age nor money stood in the way of her union with the Messenger (SAW).  She forsake every luxury to be with him in poverty and hardship. 

She is my admiration.