Nusaybah bint Ka‘b al-Ansariyyah

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Nusaybah bint Ka‘b al-Ansariyyah was a renowned female Companion of the Prophet Muhammad known for her bravery in battle and early support of Islam in Medina.

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instanceOf Companion of Muhammad
Muslim woman
historical figure
child Habib ibn Zayd NERFINISHED
‘Abdullah ibn Zayd NERFINISHED
distinction example of female courage in Islamic tradition
one of the few women who fought physically in early Islamic battles
ethnicGroup Arabs
surface form: Arab
familyName al-Ansariyyah NERFINISHED
father Ka‘b NERFINISHED
gender female
knownFor being among the early women who gave bay‘ah (allegiance) to Muhammad
bravery in battle
defending the Prophet Muhammad in battle
early support of Islam in Medina
participation in the Battle of Uhud
participation in the Pledge of Aqabah
legacy role model for Muslim women
symbol of sacrifice and loyalty in Islamic history
participatedIn Battle of Uhud NERFINISHED
Pledge of Aqabah NERFINISHED
early Medinan Muslim community activities
praisedBy Prophet Muhammad NERFINISHED
praisedFor steadfastness at Uhud
region Medina NERFINISHED
religion Islam
residence Medina NERFINISHED
Yathrib NERFINISHED
roleInBattleOfUhud fought with sword and bow
shielded Muhammad from attackers
spouse Zayd ibn ‘Asim NERFINISHED
timePeriod 7th century
tribe Banu Najjar NERFINISHED

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