The Truth Behind the Captivity of Hazrat Safiyyah (RA)

✿ Background​

A few days ago, an atheist circulated a post regarding slavery in Islam, distorting the incident involving Hazrat Safiyyah (RA). Atheists often present this incident with baseless accusations and falsehoods, even though it has no relevance to the issue of concubines. The aim of this article is to clarify the actual facts of the incident so people may understand the truth behind these atheist allegations.

✿ Status of Hazrat Safiyyah (RA)​

Hazrat Safiyyah (RA) was taken captive after the Battle of Khaybar. As a result of this captivity, she was blessed with the treasure of faith, accepted Islam, and became a wife of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, thereby attaining the esteemed status of being a Mother of the Believers.

✿ Honor and Virtue​

❀ Lineage and Prestige:
Hazrat Safiyyah (RA) was not only the wife of the Prophet ﷺ but also a descendant of Prophet Haroon (AS), making Prophet Musa (AS) her uncle.

❀ Freedom and Marriage:
The Prophet ﷺ freed her after her captivity and married her in accordance with Islamic teachings and with her full consent.

✿ Reality Behind the Atheist Allegations​

Atheists falsely claim that after the killing of her father and husband, Hazrat Safiyyah (RA) was forcibly taken by the Prophet ﷺ. This is a complete fabrication.

❶ Completion of ‘Iddah (Waiting Period):
The Prophet ﷺ did not share conjugal relations with Hazrat Safiyyah (RA) until her ‘iddah was completed. During this period, she was kept in the house of Umm Sulaim (RA).

❷ Willing Acceptance of Islam:
The Prophet ﷺ gave Hazrat Safiyyah (RA) the choice to remain on Judaism if she wished, but she willingly embraced Islam and chose to live with the Prophet ﷺ.

✿ The Noble Conduct of the Prophet ﷺ​

The Prophet ﷺ took great care of Hazrat Safiyyah’s (RA) dignity and emotional well-being. He tried to ease her distress and repeatedly sought her forgiveness until her heart was free of any resentment. Hazrat Safiyyah (RA) herself attested to the Prophet’s ﷺ kind behavior and constant apologies.

✿ Interpretation of Her Dream​

Hazrat Safiyyah (RA) once saw a dream where the moon fell into her lap. Her previous husband interpreted this as a sign of her future marriage to the king of Madinah (the Prophet ﷺ) and slapped her. This dream was a divine hint of her destined companionship with the Prophet ﷺ.

✿ Conclusion​

The story of Hazrat Safiyyah (RA), when seen through the lens of authentic Islamic teachings, reflects a respectful and legitimate relationship, entirely free from any coercion. The narrative pushed by atheists distorts historical facts and Islamic principles. According to sound Hadith and Islamic history, Hazrat Safiyyah (RA) willingly accepted Islam and became a wife of the Holy Prophet ﷺ.