She asked him, “What is it, servant of God?

She asked him, “What is it, servant of God?” Muslim said with tearful eyes, “I am Muslim bin Aqil, these people have lied to me, incited me (to action) and then abandoned me.” The lady asked with respect and humility, “You are Muslim?” “Yes,” he answered. [3] [1] Ibne Athir, Tarikh 4/31. And in Al-Futuh 5/88 it is mentioned: Previously she was the wife of Qais Kandi and after that she married a man from Hadramaut named Asad bin Bateen and she bore a son who was called Asad.

[2] Dhahabi, Tahdhib at-Tahdhib 1/151 [3] Ibne Athir, Tarikh 4/31 “Come in”, she said and he was taken into a room in her house but not the room she used. She was pleased to have the honor of hosting a descendent of Hashim and the ambassador of the son of the Messenger of Allah (s). She spread out…