The wife of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and mother of Prophet Ismail (AS), whose search for water is commemorated in the ritual of Sa'i during Hajj. What is this called?
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium Women in Islamic History question asks: The wife of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and mother of Prophet Ismail (AS), whose search for water is commemorated in the ritual of Sa'i during Hajj. What is this called? The correct choice is C. Hajar (AS). Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Hazrat Maimunah bint al-Harith (RA)
Why not A: “Hazrat Maimunah bint al-Harith (RA)” does not fit this question. The answer is Hajar (AS).
- B. Hind bint Utbah (RA)
Why not B: “Hind bint Utbah (RA)” does not fit this question. The answer is Hajar (AS).
- C. Hajar (AS) ✓
- D. Nana Asma'u
Why not D: “Nana Asma'u” does not fit this question. The answer is Hajar (AS).
Correct answer
C. Hajar (AS)
Explanation
'Hajar (AS)' refers to the wife of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and mother of Prophet Ismail (AS), whose search for water is commemorated in the ritual of Sa'i during Hajj.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Women in Islamic History
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