Identify the correct description of Hazrat Umm Sulaym (RA).
- A. A sultana who briefly ruled Egypt in the thirteenth century, one of the few women to head an Islamic sultanate
- B. The mother of Hazrat Ali (RA), who helped raise Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) after the death of his own mother
- C. The mother of the companion Anas ibn Malik (RA), noted for her early acceptance of Islam and courage ✓
- D. A daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) known as 'Dhat al-Nitaqayn' for her role in supplying provisions during the Hijrah
Correct answer
C. The mother of the companion Anas ibn Malik (RA), noted for her early acceptance of Islam and courage
Explanation
'Hazrat Umm Sulaym (RA)' refers to the mother of the companion Anas ibn Malik (RA), noted for her early acceptance of Islam and courage.