Named
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Maryam عليها السلام
The only woman named directly in the Qur’an, honoured for purity, devotion, trust in Allah, and her miraculous story as the mother of Isa عليه السلام.
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Women Mentioned in the Qur’an
A clean index for women connected to Qur’anic stories. Maryam عليها السلام is named directly in the Qur’an, while several other women are mentioned by role, family connection, or title. Each page will keep the Qur’anic wording central and use careful language where names come from hadith, tafsir, or seerah reports.
Qur’anic wording comes first
Some women are named, some are described by role, and some are known through authentic hadith or tafsir explanations. This section keeps that difference clear so the reader learns with respect and accuracy.
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Faith
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Asiyah رضي الله عنها
The wife of Pharaoh, praised in the Qur’an as an example for believers. Her name is known through reports, while the Qur’an mentions her by role.
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Mother
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Mother of Musa عليه السلام
A mother who trusted Allah’s command in a moment of fear, placed Musa عليه السلام in the river, and was reunited with him by Allah’s mercy.
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Sister
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Sister of Musa عليه السلام
She followed Musa عليه السلام from a distance, acted with intelligence and calmness, and became part of Allah’s plan to return him to his mother.
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Queen
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Queen of Saba
A ruler mentioned in the story of Sulayman عليه السلام. Her story teaches consultation, humility before truth, and accepting guidance when it becomes clear.
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Grouped
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Women Mentioned by Role in the Qur’an
A grouped page for women mentioned by role or relation, including the wife of Nuh, wife of Lut, wife of Aziz, women of the city, mother of Maryam, daughters of Madyan, and other role-based references.
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