OverviewA companion who cared for the sick and wounded and taught others how to prepare a body for burial.CategoryCompanionPeriodLife dates not established
Life and settingUmm Atiyya was an early Muslim woman of Madinah. She pledged allegiance to Muhammad ﷺ and remained in contact with Aisha. Her name should not be confused with Nusaybah bint Ka‘b.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
Work and legacyShe later settled in Basra, where students learned from her practical knowledge. Her hadith also concern women’s religious life. Sources say she lived into old age but do not establish a precise lifespan.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
