Zunairah al-Rumiya
Female companion of Muhammad of Roman origin
About Zunairah al-Rumiya
Zinira al-Rumiya (, Zinira the Roman) (correct pronunciation is Zinira or Zinnirah, as specified in the الرØیق المختوم - The common pronunciation Zunaira, is also correct), was a woman in Arabia, an early convert to Islam and one of the disciples (Sahaba) of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. She was among the slaves freed by Abu Bakr.
Biography
Zunairah was a slave of the Banu Makhzum and a slave of Umar ibn al-Hashim.
She was amongst the first to embrace Islam in Mecca. After her conversion, she was asked to renounce her new religion but remained steadfast. When Abu Jahl knew of her conversion, he beat her.
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 Zunairah al-Rumiya?
female companion of Muhammad of Roman origin
When did Zunairah al-Rumiya die?
Zunairah al-Rumiya died in Hejaz.
What was Zunairah al-Rumiya known for?
Zunairah al-Rumiya was known for Companions of the Prophet.
What nationality was Zunairah al-Rumiya?
Zunairah al-Rumiya's recorded nationality: Europe, Middle East.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Zunairah al-Rumiya
· DBpedia: Zunairah al-Rumiya
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Zunairah al-Rumiya. https://biography.guide/zunairah-al-rumiya/
MLA: "Zunairah al-Rumiya." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/zunairah-al-rumiya/.
Chicago: "Zunairah al-Rumiya." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/zunairah-al-rumiya/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:21 UTC