This person converted to Islam after talking with the hanif Waraqah ibn Nawfal about the similarities of Muhammad’s message to Moses. This person, who is often referred to as “al-Tahira,” married after hearing both a positive report from the servant Maysarah about a trip to Syria and a conversation with Nafisa. This person, whose children included Umm Kulthum, Ruqayya, and (*) Zaynab, reportedly never worshipped idols. This person freed the slave Zayd, an early convert to Islam. This person, who is referred to as the “Princess of Quraysh” (“koo-RYE’SH”) and “Mother of Believers,” died in the Year of Sorrow shortly before Abu Talib. Shia Muslims believe that the only daughter of this caravan owner was Fatimah. For 10 points, name this first wife of Muhammad. ■END■
ANSWER: Khadijah [or Khadīja bint Khuwaylid]
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