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Abdullah Ibn Jahsh
AbdulWahid Hamid
eBook: Companions of The Prophet
Abdullah ibn Jahsh was a cousin of the Prophet and his sister, Zaynab bint Jahsh, was a wife of the Prophet. He was the first to head a group of Muslims on an expedition and so was the first to be called "Amir al-Mu'mineen" (Commander of the Believers). Abdullah ibn Jahsh became a Muslim before the Prophet entered the House of al-Arqam which became a meeting... continue reading
Rumaysa Bint Milhan
AbdulWahid Hamid
eBook: Companions of The Prophet
Even before Islam was introduced to Yathrib, Rumaysa was known for her excellent character, the power of her intellect and her independent attitude of mind. She was known by various names including Rumaysa and Ghumaysa, but these were possibly nickna mes. One historian says that her real name was Sahlah but later she was popularly known as Umm Sulaym. Umm Sula... continue reading
Sawdah bint Zam'a
Ahmad Thompson
eBook: The Wives of the Prophet
Sawdah bint Zam'a, may Allah be pleased with her had been the first woman to immigrate to Abyssinia in the way of Allah. Her husband ha died and she was now living with her aged father. She was middle-aged, rather plump, with a jolly, kindly disposition, and just the right person to take care of the Prophet's household and family. So Muhammad (peace and blessings... continue reading