سمية بنت خياط
Sumayya bint Khayyat
The First Martyr of Islam
Xidhiidhka uu la lahaa Nabiga ﷺ
The Prophet witnessed the torture of Sumayya and her family and could only console them with the promise of Paradise, as he lacked the power to intervene physically at that early stage. Her death steeled the resolve of all early Muslims.
Dhacdooyinka Muhiimka ah ee Nolosha
Accepted Islam among the first believers
Subjected to severe torture by the Quraysh for refusing to recant Islam
Killed by Abu Jahl becoming the first martyr in Islamic history
Taariikh Nololeed Dhamaystiran
Sumayya bint Khayyat was the mother of Ammar ibn Yasir and the first person in Islamic history to be martyred for the faith. As a freed slave woman of weak social standing, she was among the most vulnerable early Muslims and thus among the most brutally persecuted by the Quraysh. She refused under all torture to recant her faith in Allah and His Messenger, and was ultimately killed by Abu Jahl who stabbed her, earning her eternal glory as the First Martyr of Islam.
Hadallo Caan ah
"Patience, O family of Yasir, for your promised place is Paradise." — The Prophet ﷺ
Casharro Noloshaada loogu talagalay
The first drop of martyr's blood consecrated the foundation of Islam.
Social weakness becomes strength when rooted in faith.
No power of oppression can extinguish sincere conviction.
Sida Loogu Eg Yahay Iyaga
Ma rabtaa inaad raacdo tallaabooyinkii Sumayya bint Khayyat? Ku bilow tallaabooyinkan la dhaqan-gelin karo ee laga soo qaaday noloshooda.
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The first drop of martyr's blood consecrated the foundation of Islam.
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Social weakness becomes strength when rooted in faith.
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No power of oppression can extinguish sincere conviction.