الخنساء بنت عمرو السلمية
al-Khansa' bint Amr al-Sulami
Mother of the Martyrs
Xidhiidhka uu la lahaa Nabiga ﷺ
Al-Khansa met the Prophet who admired her eloquent elegies and she accepted Islam before his death. Her transformation from a pre-Islamic mourning poet into a mother who rejoiced at martyrdom exemplifies the power of the Prophet's message.
Dhacdooyinka Muhiimka ah ee Nolosha
Accepted Islam and met the Prophet who praised her poetry
Sent all four of her sons to Battle of al-Qadisiyyah
All four sons were martyred; she praised Allah for the honour
Taariikh Nololeed Dhamaystiran
Al-Khansa' was a renowned pre-Islamic poet who accepted Islam and is best remembered for sending her four sons to the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah in 16 AH with the words: 'You embraced Islam willingly, you emigrated by choice — fight in the way of Allah.' When all four were martyred on the same day, she did not weep in despair but said: 'Praise be to Allah who honoured me with their martyrdom.' She stands as the supreme symbol of a mother's faith-driven sacrifice.
Hadallo Caan ah
"Praise be to Allah who honoured me with their martyrdom today."
Casharro Noloshaada loogu talagalay
The highest sacrifice is offering what is most beloved to Allah.
Grief channelled through faith becomes transcendent.
A mother who raises martyrs is herself a pillar of the ummah.
Sida Loogu Eg Yahay Iyaga
Ma rabtaa inaad raacdo tallaabooyinkii al-Khansa' bint Amr al-Sulami? Ku bilow tallaabooyinkan la dhaqan-gelin karo ee laga soo qaaday noloshooda.
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The highest sacrifice is offering what is most beloved to Allah.
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Grief channelled through faith becomes transcendent.
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A mother who raises martyrs is herself a pillar of the ummah.