The Holy Prophet Muhammad, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, married several women after the death of Hazrat Khadijah (ra), but never forgot his first wife. Throughout the rest of his life, he cherished her memory tenderly and often recalled her loyalty, kindness and devotion to him. He used to say that she was the best woman of her time. Hazrat Ali (ra) relates that the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, ‘The best woman of her time was Mary, daughter of Imraan, and the best woman of her time is Khadijah (ra), daughter of Khuwailid.’
According to another hadith narrated by Hazrat Anas (ra), the Holy Prophet (sas) said, ‘It is enough for you to follow in the footsteps of Mary, daughter of Imraan; Khadijah (ra), daughter of Khuwailid; Faatimah, daughter of Muhammad (sas); and Aasiyah, wife of Pharaoh, from among all the women of the world’.
Once the Holy Prophet (sas) was in the house of Hazrat ‘Aaishah (ra) when Haallah, sister of Khadijah (ra), came to visit him and sought permission to enter the house. The Holy Prophet (sas) was overcome with emotion. He said, ‘This must be Haallah. Her voice sounds like Khadijah (ra)’. He hurried to the door and welcomed her. The Holy Prophet (sas) always had great regard for the relatives and friends of Hazrat Khadijah (ra). Whenever any of Khadijah’s (ra) friends or relatives visited him, he would stand up to receive the visitor.
The Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, always remembered the generosity of his wife Khadijah (ra), so whenever he slaughtered an animal, he would send a portion of the meat to the friends of Hazrat Khadijah (ra). He also told his wives never to overlook them on such occasions.
Hazrat Aaishah (ra) relates that she did not envy any of the wives of the Holy Prophet (sas) so much as she envied Khadijah (ra), though she had never seen her.
The Holy Prophet (sas) used to praise Hazrat Khadijah (ra) most often and stressed her virtues and the sacrifices that she had made for the cause of Islam. On one such occasion Hazrat Aaishah (ra) could no longer control herself. She said to the Holy Prophet (sas), ‘O, Messenger of Allah! Why do you talk so much of the old lady? God has given you better, younger and more attractive wives.’ The Holy Prophet (sas) was overcome by emotion when he heard this. He said, ‘Oh, No, Aaishah! You have no idea how good Khadijah (ra) was to me. She believed in the truthfulness of my claim when others rejected me. She became my best companion and helper when others forsook me. Moreover God has blessed me with children from her.’ All his children, except one boy Ibraaheem (ra), were from Hazrat Khadijah (ra).
Hazrat Aaishah (ra) says that she was very sorry for her remarks about Hazrat Khadijah (ra) and resolved that in future she would not talk about Hazrat Khadijah (ra) in such manner so as to displease the Holy Prophet (sas).
The Holy Prophet (sas) remembered Hazrat Khadijah (ra) even on the occasion of Fall of Makkah, though about ten years had passed on her death. It is related that he directed his Companions to pitch his tent at a place, outside the cemetery of Hajoon, where he could be close to the final resting place of Hazrat Khadijah (ra).