About Umm Ma'bad
Lived 600 – 644. Umm Ma'bad was a merchant and livestock worker.
ʿĀtika bint Khālid al-Khuzāʿīyya nicknamed Umm Maʿbad was a woman from the Khuza'ah tribe who lived during the time of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad and provided a physical description of him.
According to a book written by Ghulam Shabbir she is also known for a story narrated in some Islamic sources. In 622 CE Muhammad set out for his migration to Medina (an oasis 300 miles north of Mecca). When she was very old, during Muhammad's migration to Medina he stopped near her tent. Muhammad's companion Abu Bakr wanted milk from a goat which did not give even give a drop of milk. According to the legend Muhammad stroked one of the goat's udders, whereupon the goat gave a large amount of milk.
She and her husband then went to Medina with her brother, Khunays (or Hubaysh) ibn Khalid, and converted to Islam. Her brother died in the conquest of Mecca.
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People in Umm Ma'bad's life
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Umm Ma'bad?
female companion of Muhammad
When was Umm Ma'bad born?
Umm Ma'bad was born in 600 in Hejaz.
When did Umm Ma'bad die?
Umm Ma'bad died in 644 in Hejaz.
What was Umm Ma'bad's occupation?
Umm Ma'bad was a merchant and livestock worker.
What nationality was Umm Ma'bad?
Umm Ma'bad's recorded nationality: first Islamic state.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Umm Ma'bad. https://biography.guide/umm-ma-bad/
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