The Story of Sumayyah bint Khayyat: Islam’s First Female Martyr
The scorching desert sun bore down on Sumayyah bint Khayyat, her frail body bound, her breath heavy with pain. Blood trickled down her torn skin, yet her eyes remained firm, unshaken. Before her stood Abu Jahl, his face twisted with rage. “Curse Muhammad!” he bellowed. “Denounce your faith, and you shall live!” Sumayyah lifted her […]