Fatimah bint al-Khattab

Fatima bint al-Khattab was a Companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. She was the sister of Umar and Zayd ibn al-Khattab. She was the youngest daughter of Khattab ibn Nufayl, who married her off with his nephew, Sa'id ibn Zayd. Fatima along with her husband both converted to Islam together at the same time. Biography Fatima was the daughter of Khattab ibn Nufayl and her mother was Hantamah bint Hisham. Her husband His father was murdered in 605., Sa'id became a Muslim not later than 614. Her husband Sa'id has been described as a tall, hairy, dark-skinned man. Fatima was also an early convert. At first they kept their faith secret because Fatima's brother Umar was a prominent persecutor of Muslims. Khabbab ibn al-Aratt often visited their house and read the Qur'an to Fatima.