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Nusaybah bint Ka'b

Remembered for courage, witness, and early community service.

1st century AH / 7th century CEMedinaEarly Muslim figure

Nusaybah bint Ka'b: life, work, and legacy

Nusaybah bint Ka'b Early Muslim figure

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Biography and setting

Nusaybah bint Ka'b is presented as early muslim figure associated with Medina. The working chronology for this record is 1st century AH / 7th century CE. Remembered for courage, witness, and early community service.

Research context

This profile belongs to the women’s-history strand: learning, transmission, patronage, family memory, institutions, public service, and source confidence.

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1st century AH / 7th century CE

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