The Position of Lady Khadijah (as) in the Management and Organization of the Crisis of the Siege of Abi Tālib Shiʿb

The expansion and spread of Islam and confronting its obstacles and enmities has been due to the efforts of the Prophet (pbuh) and great men and women. The boycott and siege of Muslims in Abi Tālib Shiʿb is one of the most important and exhausting events before the migration in the history of early Islam that the intelligent and thoughtful organization of the Prophet and his companions during this event had a tremendous effect on strengthening and spreading the foundations of Islam and also the victory of Muslims over subsequent sufferings and problems. In the meantime, Lady Khadijah’s position as the wife of the Prophet (pbuh) and her contribution in the management of this huge crisis, is a subject to be pondered, which requires an independent and comprehensive research to clarify its dimensions and angles. Therefore, this essay, with a descriptive and analytical method, seeks to answer these questions: What was Lady Khadijah’s position in the crisis of Abi Tālib Shiʿb and what was her role in managing this crisis? The findings show that lady Khadijah (as) as the first Muslim lady and the wife of the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) by spending her significant wealth to meet the needs of Muslims in Abi Tālib Shiʿb , as well as her stability, management and influence in bypassing some sanctions and making them ineffective, along with his unwavering efforts and support for the Prophet (pbuh), has had a significant impact in breaking and abolishing the economic and social siege of Muslims in the Shiʿb .