Maria al-Qibtiyya
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Maria al-Qibtiyya, also known as Maria the Copt, was a concubine of the Prophet Muhammad. Here's what we know about her ¹ ²:
- *Early Life*: Born in Egypt to a Coptic Christian family, with her father being Sham'un. Some sources mention her mother was Greek.
- *Gift to the Prophet*: Maria and her sister Sirin were gifted to Muhammad by Al-Muqawqis, the Christian governor of Alexandria, in 628 CE, as a gesture of goodwill.
- *Life with the Prophet*: Maria was known for her exceptional beauty and kindness. She converted to Islam and bore the Prophet a son, Ibrahim, who sadly passed away at a young age.
- *Status as Wife or Concubine*: There's debate among historians about whether Maria was a wife or concubine. Some sources suggest she was a concubine, citing her living arrangements separate from the Prophet's wives and the fact that she was set free after giving birth to Ibrahim.
- *Personality and Legacy*: Maria was described as charitable, loyal, and devoted to the Prophet. After his death, she lived a reclusive life, rarely leaving her home except to visit the Prophet's grave or her son's grave.
- *Death*: Maria al-Qibtiyya passed away in 637 CE, five years after the Prophet's death, and was buried in Al-Baqi Cemetery in Medina.
Some notable events in Maria's life include ³: - *The Revelation of Quran 66:1-3*: According to some interpretations, these verses were revealed due to a scandal involving Maria and the Prophet's wives, Hafsa and Aisha. - *The Death of Ibrahim*: The Prophet Muhammad was deeply affected by his son's death, and the event led to the revelation of Surah Al-Kawthar (Quran 108:1-3), reassuring the Prophet of his status and divine support.