Rayhana bint Zayd
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Rayhana bint Zayd was a Jewish woman from the Banu Qurayza tribe in Medina. Here's what we know about her:
- *Captivity and Relationship with the Prophet*: After the Battle of Banu Qurayza in 627 CE, Rayhana was taken captive and became a slave of the Prophet Muhammad. Some sources suggest she was concubine, while others imply she remained a slave.
- *Refusal to Marry*: Rayhana reportedly refused the Prophet's offer of marriage and freeing her, choosing to remain in her position as his concubine or slave.
- *Faith and Devotion*: Rayhana converted to Islam and was known for her devotion to the Prophet and her new faith.
- *Death*: Rayhana passed away before the Prophet Muhammad and was buried in Al-Baqi Cemetery in Medina.
Some historical accounts provide different perspectives on Rayhana's story, and her exact status and relationship with the Prophet are subject to interpretation.