First sacrifice
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Sumayyah bint Khayyat رضي الله عنها
Among the earliest Muslims, remembered for patience, courage, and firm faith during the hardest Makkan trials.
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Female Companions رضي الله عنهن
A respectful index for the Sahabiyat رضي الله عنهن: women who believed, migrated, learned, taught, gave charity, served their families, protected the truth, supported the Ummah, and carried Islam with courage and dignity.
The first generation of believing women
The female Companions رضي الله عنهن were not side characters in Islamic history. They were believers, teachers, mothers, daughters, wives, narrators, helpers, nurses, worshippers, callers to good, and people of sacrifice. This index keeps their stories organised so each life can be studied with proper space and respect.
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These pages will begin with the most well-known Sahabiyat رضي الله عنهن, then expand into grouped pages for additional female Companions by theme.
Service
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Umm Ayman رضي الله عنها
Barakah رضي الله عنها, beloved to the Prophet ﷺ from childhood, honoured for care, faith, hijrah, and closeness to the Prophetic household.
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Hijrah
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Asma bint Abi Bakr رضي الله عنها
Known as Dhat an-Nitaqayn, remembered for courage during Hijrah, strength, truthfulness, and a life of firm faith.
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Knowledge
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Umm Sulaym رضي الله عنها
A woman of strong iman, wisdom, patience, generosity, and knowledge, and the mother of Anas ibn Malik رضي الله عنه.
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Courage
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Nusaybah bint Ka'b رضي الله عنها
Known as Umm Umarah رضي الله عنها, remembered for courage, defence of the Prophet ﷺ at Uhud, and lifelong sacrifice.
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Sea expedition
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Umm Haram رضي الله عنها
A noble Companion connected to the Prophet’s ﷺ glad tidings about a group of his Ummah travelling by sea for Allah’s cause.
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Healing
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Rufaydah al-Aslamiyyah رضي الله عنها
Remembered in reports for caring for the wounded and serving the Muslim community with skill and compassion.
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Learning
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Al-Shifa bint Abdullah رضي الله عنها
Known for knowledge, literacy, teaching, and trust, with reports connecting her to learning and public benefit in Madinah.
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Qur'an
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Khawlah bint Tha'labah رضي الله عنها
Her complaint was heard above the heavens, and verses at the beginning of Surah al-Mujadilah were revealed concerning her case.
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Worship
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Umm Waraqah رضي الله عنها
A Companion connected to Qur’an recitation, devotion, and reports about leading the prayer of her household.
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Family
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Fatimah bint Asad رضي الله عنها
Mother of Ali رضي الله عنه and a woman connected to the early care, family bonds, and honour of the Prophet’s ﷺ household.
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Grouped
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More Female Companions رضي الله عنهن
A grouped page for additional Sahabiyat, including women of hijrah, knowledge, charity, family service, nursing, worship, and support for Islam.
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