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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 (-5[1])daughter (-5[1])of this caravan owner was Fatimah. For 10 points, name this first wife of Muhammad. (10[2])■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Khadijah [or Khadīja bint Khuwaylid]
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