Zaynab bint Jahsh (RA) — the noble, generous, and God-conscious wife of the Prophet ﷺ. Known for her devotion, dignity, and deep faith, she was among the first to stand firm in obedience to Allah, even when it meant personal sacrifice. Her life was marked by humility and charity — she was called “the one who gives with both hands” because of how much she gave in the path of Allah. Zaynab (RA) reminds us that true beauty lies in taqwa, quiet strength, and service to others.
Assalamu alaikum and welcome to Whispers with Zi, a space for calm reflection and gentle storytelling about the women who shaped Islam with faith and grace. In this episode, we journey into the life of Hafsah bint Umar (RA) — the daughter of Umar ibn al-Khattab and the wife of the Prophet ﷺ. Known for her intelligence, devotion, and unwavering strength, Hafsah’s story is one of resilience, discipline, and deep faith. She was the woman entrusted with the written copy of the Qur’an — a guardian of Allah’s words, chosen for her purity of heart and firmness of spirit. Through her life, we learn that strength can live beautifully within a soft heart, and that true devotion is not loud, but steadfast. This is the story of Hafsah bint Umar (RA), the woman who carried the Qur’an in her care and the light of faith in her soul.
In this deeply reflective episode of Whispers with Zi, we step into the luminous world of Aisha bint Abi Bakr (RA) — the beloved wife of the Prophet ﷺ, the scholar of Islam, and the woman whose brilliance, purity, and faith continue to guide hearts centuries later.
Aisha (RA) was not only the daughter of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, the closest companion of the Prophet ﷺ, but she was also one of the greatest women in Islamic history — a woman of intellect, eloquence, and fierce devotion to Allah. Her life was a blend of tenderness and strength, laughter and learning, tears and tawakkul.
In this episode, we’ll trace her story from her early days in the blessed home of the Prophet ﷺ — her youth, her deep love for the Messenger, her moments of jealousy and joy, and her unwavering loyalty through the trials of life. Through her, we’ll explore what it means to love for the sake of Allah, to seek knowledge as an act of worship, and to rise again after heartbreak with faith as your anchor.
Aisha (RA) transmitted more than two thousand hadiths — teaching us not just with her words, but with her heart. She was a mirror of the Prophet’s ﷺ mercy and wisdom, a teacher to the ummah, and a gentle reminder that womanhood in Islam is not silence — it is light, grace, and voice.
This episode weaves together her story with verses from the Qur’an, reflections from hadith, and lessons that whisper to every believing woman — to be firm in faith, gentle in speech, and radiant in knowledge.
✨ “Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you.” — (Surah Al-Hujurat 49:13)
Come with me, as we sit in the warmth of her legacy — the legacy of Aisha bint Abi Bakr (RA), the scholar, the beloved, the mother of the faithful.
In this heartfelt episode of Whispers with Zi, we journey into the quiet and beautiful life of Saudah bint Zam‘ah (RA) — a woman whose story teaches us that peace can live softly within the heart that trusts Allah completely.
Saudah (RA) was a woman of laughter, simplicity, and unwavering faith. She lived through migration, loss, and renewal, carrying herself with a serenity that reflected deep contentment in the decree of Allah. After the passing of Khadijah (RA), it was Saudah who entered the Prophet’s ﷺ home, not as a symbol of worldly charm, but as a pillar of compassion, maturity, and grace.
In this episode, we’ll explore her story — her marriage, her selfless love, her beautiful humility, and the way she embodied calm devotion in a world that often misunderstood gentleness as weakness. Through her story, we are reminded that strength doesn’t always roar — sometimes, it sits quietly, remembering Allah.
We’ll pause between her moments of courage and compassion, reflecting with verses from the Qur’an and whispers of hadith that bring her journey closer to our hearts.
Let this episode be a moment of peace for you — a reminder that even in a world full of noise, the most powerful women are often those who live softly, love deeply, and trust Allah without question.
🌸 “And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth gently…” — (Surah Al-Furqan 25:63)
Welcome to the first episode of our new season on Whispers with ZI: Mothers of the Believers. In this deeply reflective episode, we take you on a journey into the full life story of Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA) – the first wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the first believer in Islam, and a woman whose faith, loyalty, and love changed history.
Through vivid storytelling, authentic Hadith and Qur’anic references, and gentle reflections, we explore:
• Her early life as a noble, independent, and respected merchant in Makkah.
• How she met and married the young Muhammad ﷺ and the beauty of their marriage.
• The moment of revelation and how she became the very first Muslim.
• The sacrifices she made during the years of boycott and hardship.
• The enduring love and honour the Prophet ﷺ held for her long after her passing.
This episode is more than a biography — it’s a heart-to-heart on what Khadijah’s (RA) legacy means for us today as women and men of faith. It’s about believing in others, standing firm in hardship, and discovering how true softness is a form of strength.
Join me as we open the season with the life of a woman whose whisper still reaches our hearts more than 1,400 years later.
I’m ZI, a Muslim woman passionate about faith, femininity, and creating safe spaces for reflection. Whispers with ZI is a gentle podcast where faith meets softness, and where femininity is celebrated as strength.
Here, you’ll find calm conversations, soulful reminders, and quiet whispers to the heart — all rooted in faith and inspired by the beauty of living softly with strength.
This is a podcast for every woman who longs for peace, who wants to embrace her femininity without losing her strength, and who desires to walk through life anchored in Allah’s mercy.
So pour some tea, settle in, and let’s journey together — softly, deeply, and with love. 🌸
