Why the Prophet (S.A.W.) married more than one wife
Islamic Religious Education · Grade 9 · about 40 minutes
Justify the reasons for the Prophet's multiple marriages: care for widows, alliances, teaching the ummah and changing customs.
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- 6 sections of explanation, worked examples and diagrams
- 1 practice task with hints and worked answers
- A quiz that marks itself as you go
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