After the demise of Hazrat Khadija (RA), whom did the Holy Prophet ﷺ marry next?

Following the passing of Hazrat Khadija (RA), who was the first wife of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, a period of deep sorrow ensued during the Year of Grief (Aam-ul-Huzn).

• The next marriage solemnized by the Holy Prophet ﷺ was with Hazrat Sawda bint Zam'a (RA), a mature widow who had migrated early to Abyssinia and required social protection and honor.
• While Hazrat Aisha (RA) was betrothed around a similar timeframe, her formal marriage housewarming occurred later in Madinah, making Hazrat Sawda (RA) his immediate next active spouse.