A wife of the Prophet remembered for family care and generosity.
Joining the Prophet’s household
Sawdah bint Zam‘ah married Prophet Muhammad after Khadijah’s death. She had previously been married and was caring for children. The biographical account describes her care for the Prophet’s young daughters and her place in the household during the transition from Makkah to Madinah.
Generosity and transmitted reports
Sawdah is remembered for helping people in need and for reports about everyday religious life. The TDV entry discusses her pilgrimage, charity and narrations, while also identifying disagreements over aspects of her chronology. Her life is best read as the biography of a particular woman, not simply as a name in a list of marriages. The source below provides the classical references behind this short introduction.
Sources and further reading
Aynur Uraler — Sevde, TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi (Turkish)