Biography of ASH-SHAYMA (The foster sister of the Prophet ﷺ)

ASH-SHAYMA(The foster sister of the Prophet ﷺ) 

Ibn Is'haq said,

"Her name is Hudhafah bint al-Harith, and her nickname is ash-Shayma, and she became more known by her nickname than her given name.

She is the sister of the Prophet ﷺ by way of suckling.

She was likewise from the caretakers of the Prophet ﷺ along with her mother Halimah." 

Ibn Hajar said,

"Ash-Shayma, the foster sister of the Prophet ﷺ, was taken captive during the Battle of Hunayn.

She said to the Prophet's companion, I am the sister of your companion.'

She went to the Prophet ﷺ and said,

'O Muhammad, I am your sister.'

And he recognized her by her mark.

He laid his cloak down for her to sit on.

He said to her, 'If you like, you can stay with me and you will be honored and loved.

Or if you like, I can return you to your people and give you provisions.'

She said, 'I want to return to my people.'

So the Messenger of Allah ﷺ gave her three slaves and slave- girls, a camel, and a sheep."

End.

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