Ruqayya bint Ali
Daughter of Ali ibn Abi Talib
About Ruqayya bint Ali
Ruqayya bint ʿAlī was a daughter of the first Imam, Ali ibn Abi Talib. She is considered an Alid saint, her mother is Al-Sahba bint Rabi'a. She is claimed to be a full-sister of Abbas ibn Ali on a name plate (shown in the image on the right) in her mashhad (shrine) in Cairo, where she is traditionally considered to be a patron saint. Her shrine in Cairo is still used as an oratory where vows and intercessionary prayers to her are offered.Egypt is known to claim many people are buried there, but the Iranian religious authorities confirmed the correct place of burial is in Lahore, Pakistan.
There is also a shrine in Lahore (Pakistan) called Bibi Pak Daman (Urdu: بی بی پاکدامن Bībī Pāk Dāman) which locals believe to be the mausoleum of Ruqayya bint Ali.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ruqayya bint Ali?
daughter of Ali ibn Abi Talib
When was Ruqayya bint Ali born?
Ruqayya bint Ali was born in Medina.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ruqayya bint Ali. https://biography.guide/ruqayya-bint-ali/
MLA: "Ruqayya bint Ali." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ruqayya-bint-ali/.
Chicago: "Ruqayya bint Ali." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ruqayya-bint-ali/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:32 UTC