سودة بنت زمعة
Sawda bint Zamʿa
Mother of the Believers · early migrant to Abyssinia
Title
Mother of the Believers
Early trial
Migrated to Abyssinia
Known for
Warmth and generosity
Among the first to accept Islam, Sawda (ra) and her husband migrated to Abyssinia for their faith. After his death and the passing of Khadījah (ra), she married the Prophet ﷺ and cared for his household.
She was loved for her good humour and gave generously in charity in her later years.
In the Seerah
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