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Umama Bint Abdulmuttalib
Umaymah bint ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib () was a paternal aunt of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Biography She was born in Mecca, the daughter of Abd al-Muttalib ibn Hashim and Fatima bint Amr al-Makhzumiya. She married Jahsh ibn Riyab, an immigrant from the Asad ibn Khuzayma tribe, and they had six children. # Abd Allah. # Ubayd Allah. # Zaynab, later a wife of Muhammad.Ibn Hisham note 918. # Abd, who was always known as an adult by his ''kunya'', Abu Ahmad. # Habiba, also known as Umm Habib. # Hamna. It is not recorded that Umayma ever became a Muslim, and she did not accompany her children on their ''Hijra'' to Medina in 622 CE. She was still alive in 628, when Muhammad assigned her an annual pension of 40 of dates from Khaybar KhaybarOther Arabic transliteration, standardized Arabic transliterations: / . Anglicized pronunciation: , . (, ) is an oasis in Medina Province (Saudi Arabia), Medina Province, Saudi Arabia, situated some north of the city of Medina. Prior to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mecca
Mecca, officially Makkah al-Mukarramah, is the capital of Mecca Province in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia; it is the Holiest sites in Islam, holiest city in Islam. It is inland from Jeddah on the Red Sea, in a narrow valley above sea level. Its metropolitan population in 2022 was 2.4million, making it the List of cities in Saudi Arabia by population, third-most populated city in Saudi Arabia after Riyadh and Jeddah. Around 44.5% of the population are Saudis, Saudi citizens and around 55.5% are Muslim world, Muslim foreigners from other countries. Pilgrims more than triple the population number every year during the Pilgrimage#Islam, pilgrimage, observed in the twelfth Islamic calendar, Hijri month of . With over 10.8 million international visitors in 2023, Mecca was one of the ten List of cities by international visitors, most visited cities in the world. Mecca is generally considered "the fountainhead and cradle of Islam". Mecca is revered in Islam as the birthp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atika Bint Abd Al-Muttalib
ʿĀtikah bint ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib (Arabic: عاتكة بنت عبد المطلب) was an aunt of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Biography She was born in Mecca, the daughter of Abd al-Muttalib ibn Hashim and Fatima bint Amr, who was from the Makhzum clan of the Quraysh tribe.Muhammad ibn Hisham Note 97. Translated by Guillaume, A. (1955). ''The Life of Muhammad''. Oxford: Oxford University Press. She married ‘Umar ibn Wahab ibn ‘Abd al-’Uzza ibn Quayy ibn Kilab and had a son called Zuhayr. She married Abu Umayya ibn al-Mughira of the Makhzum clan, thereby becoming the stepmother of Umm Salama. Atika's children were Abd Allah, Zuhayr, and Qurayba.Muhammad ibn Saad, ''Tabaqat'' vol. 8. Translated by Bewley, A. (1995). ''The Women of Madina''. London: Ta-Ha Publishers. In March 624, she reported a frightening dream to her brother Abbas. She had a dream where a camel stopped near Mecca, and its rider warned the people, saying, "Come forth, O people, and do not leave your ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hijrah
The Hijrah, () also Hegira (from Medieval Latin), was the journey the prophets and messengers in Islam, Islamic prophet Muhammad and his followers took from Mecca to Medina. The year in which the Hijrah took place is also identified as the epoch of the Islamic calendar, Lunar Hijri and Solar Hijri calendar, Solar Hijri calendars; its date equates to 16 July 622 in the Julian calendar. Early in Muhammad's preaching of Islam, his followers only included his close friends and relatives. Most of his tribesmen, the Quraysh, however, were indifferent to his activities, as they did not appear to be particularly interested in devotional meetings, and accordingly, Muhammad did not encounter any serious opposition from them; that was the case until he began to challenge their beliefs, which caused tensions to arise. In May 622, after having convened twice with members of the Medinan tribes of Banu Aws, Aws and Khazraj at al-'Aqabah near Mina, Saudi Arabia, Mina, Muhammad secretly left ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muslims
Muslims () are people who adhere to Islam, a Monotheism, monotheistic religion belonging to the Abrahamic religions, Abrahamic tradition. They consider the Quran, the foundational religious text of Islam, to be the verbatim word of the God in Abrahamic religions, God of Abraham (or ''Allah'') as it was revealed to Muhammad, the last Islamic prophet. Alongside the Quran, Muslims also believe in previous Islamic holy books, revelations, such as the Tawrat (Torah), the Zabur (Psalms), and the Injeel (Gospel). These earlier revelations are associated with Judaism and Christianity, which are regarded by Muslims as earlier versions of Islam. The majority of Muslims also follow the teachings and practices attributed to Muhammad (''sunnah'') as recorded in traditional accounts (hadith). With an estimated population of almost 2 billion followers, Muslims comprise around 26% of the world's total population. In descending order, the percentage of people who identify as Muslims on each ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Islamic Prophet
Prophets in Islam () are individuals in Islam who are believed to spread God's message on Earth and serve as models of ideal human behaviour. Some prophets are categorized as messengers (; sing. , ), those who transmit divine revelation, most of them through the interaction of an angel. Muslims believe that many prophets existed, including many not mentioned in the Quran. The Quran states: "And for every community there is a messenger." Belief in the Islamic prophets is one of the six articles of the Islamic faith. Muslims believe that the first prophet was also the first human being Adam, created by God. Many of the revelations delivered by the 48 prophets in Judaism and many prophets of Christianity are mentioned as such in the Quran with the Arabic versions of their names; for example, the Jewish Elisha is called Alyasa', Job is Ayyub, Jesus is 'Isa, etc. The Torah given to Moses ( Musa) is called ''Tawrat'', the Psalms given to David ( Dawud) is the ''Zabur'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banu Asad Ibn Khuzaymah
Banu Asad () is an Arab tribe, descended from Asad ibn Khuzayma. They are Adnanite Arabs, powerful and one of the most famous and influential tribes. They are widely respected by many Arab tribes, respected by Shia Muslims because they have buried the body of Husayn ibn Ali, his family (''Ahl al-Bayt'') and companions with the help of Ali ibn Husayn Zayn al-Abidin, the son of Husayn, and many martyrs from the Battle of Karbala are from the tribe. Today, many members of the tribe live in the Iraqi cities of Basra, Najaf, Kufa, Karbala, Nasiriyah, Amarah, Kut, Hillah, Diyala and Baghdad. There is a branch from the Banu Assad in Northern Sudan called Banu Kahil who have migrated from the Hijaz to Sudan. There are also members of Bani Assad tribe in Ahvaz in the Khuzestan of Iran located with neighboring tribes of Banu Tamim, Bani Malik, Banu Kaab and other notable Arab tribes. Lineage The Bani Asad are the patrilineal lineage originating from a man named Asad bin Khuzaimah bin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banu Hashim
Banu Hashim () is an Arab clan within the Quraysh tribe to which the Islamic prophet Muhammad belonged, named after Muhammad's great-grandfather Hashim ibn Abd Manaf. Members of this clan, and especially their descendants, are also referred to as Hashemites, Hashimites, Hashimids, or Bakara and often carry the surname . These descendants, and especially those tracing their lineage to Muhammad through his daughter Fatima, hold the traditional title of (often synonymous to ). From the 8th century on, Hashimid descent came to be regarded as a mark of nobility, and formed the basis upon which many dynasties legitimized their rule. Some of the most famous Islamic dynasties of Hashimid descent include the Abbasids (ruled from Baghdad 750–945; held the caliphate without exercising power 945–1258 in Baghdad and 1261–1517 in Cairo), the Fatimids (ruled from Cairo and claimed the caliphate 909–1171), the 'Alawi (rulers of Morocco, 1631–present), and the Hashemites (r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Habiba Bint Jahsh
Ḥabiba bint Jaḥsh (Arabic: حبيبة بنت جحش) was an Arab woman who was one of the disciples (known in Arabic as Sahaba or companions) of Islamic prophet Muhammad. Biography Her father was Jahsh ibn Riyab, an immigrant from the Asad ibn Khuzayma tribe who had settled in Mecca under the protection of Harb ibn Umayya. Her mother was Umayma bint Abd al-Muttalib, a member of the Hashim clan of the Quraysh tribe and a sister of Muhammad's father. Hence Habiba and her five siblings were the first cousins of Muhammad. Habiba was an early convert to Islam. She married Abdur Rahman bin Awf, but was childless. Habiba was among those who accompanied her brother Abdullah on the ''Hijra'' to Medina. Habiba suffered from a gynaecological disorder and had constant bleeding for seven years. She consulted Muhammad about how to become ritually clean, and he advised her: "This is a vein. It is not menstruation. Remain away (from prayer) equal (to the length of time) that your menstru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hammanah Bint Jahsh
Hamnah bint Jahsh or Hammnah ({{langx, ar, حمنة بنت جحش), was a companion of Muhammad. Biography She was the daughter of Jahsh ibn Riyab, an immigrant to Mecca from the Banu Asad tribe, and Umayma bint Abd al-Muttalib, a member of the Hashim clan of the Quraysh tribe who was Muhammad's aunt. Hence Hammanah was a first cousin of Muhammad and Ali, a sister of Abd-Allah ibn Jahsh, Ubayd-Allah ibn Jahsh and Zaynab bint Jahsh, and a niece of Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib. She was married to Mus`ab ibn `Umair when she converted to Islam. She migrated to Medina, and when the women of '' Ansar'' and ''Muhajirun'' took the oath of allegiance at the hands of Muhammad, she was amongst them. She participated in the battle of Uhud, providing water and treating the injured. Her husband Mus`ab was killed in this battle. When Muhammad returned from Uhud, the women began to ask after the battle casualties. He said, "O Hamnah! Expect that your brother Abdullah will be rewar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zaynab Bint Jahsh
Zaynab bint Jaḥsh (; ), was the first cousin and the seventh wife of Muhammad and therefore, considered by Muslims to be a Mother of the Believers. Abdulmalik ibn Hisham. ''Notes to Ibn Ishaq's "Life of the Prophet"'', Note 918. Translated by Guillaume, A. (1955). ''The Life of Muhammad'', p. 793. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Early life Zaynab's father was Jahsh ibn Riyab, an immigrant from the Asad ibn Khuzaymah tribe who had settled in Mecca under the protection of the Umayya clan. Her mother was Umayma bint Abd al-Muttalib, a member of the Hashim clan of the Quraysh tribe and a sister of Muhammad's father.Muhammad ibn Saad, ''Kitab al-Tabaqat al-Kabir''. Translated by Bewley, A. (1995). ''Volume 8: The Women of Madina''. London: Ta-Ha Publishers. Hence Zaynab and her five siblings were the first cousins of Muhammad. She was a skilled tanner and leather-worker. She continued with this line of work throughout her life, even after she no longer needed the money. Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abu Ahmad Ibn Jahsh
Abū Aḥmad ibn Jaḥsh was a companion of Muhammad. His original name was ʿAbd, but as an adult he was generally known by his ''kunya''. A verse of the Qur'an (Q4:95), was revealed about his situation. Background He was the son of Jahsh ibn Riyab, an immigrant to Mecca from the Asad tribe, and Umayma bint Abd al-Muttalib, a member of the Hashim clan of the Quraysh tribe and an aunt of Muhammad. Hence Abu Ahmad and his five siblings were first cousins of Muhammad. Jahsh had made an alliance with Harb ibn Umayya, and the family remained under the protection of the Umayya clan. Abu Ahmad married Abu Sufyan’s daughter, Al-Faraa, and they had at least two sons, Usama and Abdullah. Abu Ahmad was blind, and he “used to go all round Mecca from top to bottom without anyone to lead him.” Conversion to Islam Abu Ahmad and his brother Abdullah converted to Islam at the invitation of Abu Bakr “before the Messenger of Allah entered the house of Arqam.” When Muhammad advised ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abd-Allah Ibn Jahsh
ʿAbd-Allāh ibn Jaḥsh () ( 586 – 625), was the brother-in-law and companion of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad. Description He was described as being "neither tall nor short and had a lot of hair." Family He was the son of Jahsh ibn Riyab, an immigrant to Mecca from the Asadi tribe, and Umayma bint Abd al-Muttalib, a member of the Hashimi clan of the Qurayshi tribe. One of his sisters was Zaynab bint Jahsh, a wife of Muhammad. The family had formed an alliance with Harb ibn Umayyah and his son Abu Sufyan. He married Fatima bint Abi Hubaysh, who was a cousin of Khadijah from the Asadi clan of the Quraysh, and they had one son, Muhammad. Conversion to Islam Abd-Allah ibn Jahsh converted to Islam under the influence of Abu Bakr. He joined other Muslims in the second emigration to Abyssinia in 616. He returned to Mecca in late 619, and was one of the first to emigrate to Medina in 622. Battles Muhammad dispatched ibn Jahsh on the Nakhla Raid in Rajab A.H. 2 (October ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
