Dottie said Yes, the Prophet's wife was ...
Yes, the Prophet's wife was a rich, independent woman BEFORE he married her. Correct me if I'm wrong (and I'm sure you will) but my understanding is that Mohammed received his messages from Allah about Islam DURING his marriage to her, and consequently, she had to conform to HIS beliefs. Had she married him after he became 'the prophet' she would not have been allowed to work and build up her business under Islamic rules.

Iam sorry but you got it wrong.