Is Mariyah al-Qibthiyah the Prophet’s wife?
Mariyah bint Syam’un al-Qibthiyah is a woman from Egypt. In the year 7 AH, the King of Alexandria (Egypt), Muqauqis, sent the Mariyah to the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. Friends of Hatib bin Abi Balta’ah took care of him on the way to Medina. When he met the Prophet, he embraced Islam. Embracing Islam … Continue reading Is Mariyah al-Qibthiyah the Prophet’s wife?