The provided source text does not contain any biographical details, literary career information, or historical context regarding W. G. Ivens. Instead, the text focuses entirely on the wives of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, outlining their historical roles, marriages, and significance within Islamic tradition. It details the lives of his thirteen wives, including his first marriage to Khadija bint Khuwaylid and subsequent marriages to women such as Sawdah bint Zam'ah, Aisha bint Abi Bakr, and several others who were mostly widowed or divorced.
The text also discusses the distinction between wives and concubines, the historical epochs of Muhammad's life (the pre-Hijrah Mecca and post-Hijrah Medina periods), and the contributions of his wives, such as Aisha's role in assembling the hadith literature. Additionally, it mentions the work of writer Ali Dashti, who categorized the wives in his own writings, and notes the biological children born from these marriages.
Because the source material lacks any reference to W. G. Ivens, it is not possible to construct a factual profile of his life, era, or notable works based on the provided document. All fields relating to Ivens' personal history, nationality, and bibliography remain unsupported by the text.
