Question

This person converted to Islam after talking with the hanif Waraqah ibn Nawfal about the similarities of Muhammad’s message to Moses. (15[1])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. (-5[1])This person freed the slave Zayd, an early convert to Islam. This person, who is referred to as the “Princess of Quraysh” (10[1]-5[1])(“koo-RYE’SH”) and “Mother of Believers,” died in the Year of Sorrow shortly before Abu Talib. Shia Muslims believe (10[1])that the only daughter of this caravan owner was Fatimah. For 10 points, name this first wife of Muhammad. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Khadijah [or Khadīja bint Khuwaylid]
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