OverviewMuhammad ﷺ and Khadija’s daughter, who travelled to Abyssinia with her husband Uthman.CategoryCompanionPeriodBirth date unknown · d. c. 624 CE
Life and settingRuqayya married Uthman ibn Affan and accompanied him during the migration to Abyssinia. They later settled in Madinah.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
Work and legacyShe died around the time of the Battle of Badr. Uthman remained with her during her illness rather than taking part in that battle.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
SourcesOriginal concise biography based on the cited references. Historical reports, later devotional traditions and uncertain dates are distinguished where relevant.TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
