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Hammanah bint Jahsh

The word “martyr” appeared 1 times in this article's opening at its peak in 2010. Today the opening carries none, and neither does the rest of the article, references included.

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The opening as it read in 2010

Hammanah bint Jahsh or Hamnah ( ) was the sister of Abd-Allah ibn Jahsh , Ubayd-Allah ibn Jahsh and Zaynab bint Jahsh , one of Muhammad 's wives. She was niece of Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib.¹ She was married to the Mus`ab ibn `Umair who was killed in the battle of Uhud.² Later she got married to prominent Muslim general Talha ibn Ubayd-Allah . She was married to Mus`ab ibn `Umair, when she entered in to the fold of Islam . She migrated to Medina , and when the women of Ansar and Muhajirun took the oath of allegiance at the hands of Muhammad, she was amongst them.³ She participated in the battle of Uhud and provided water to the needy, and treated the wounded and injured. Hammanah's husband Mus`ab ibn `Umair was also martyred in this incident. It has been narrated that when Muhammad returned from the battle of Uhud the women began to ask of the fates of their men folk. When Hammanah approached Muhammad he said "O Hamnah!⁴ Seek reward upon your brother Abdullah." She replied, "To Allah we belong and to him we shall return. May Allah's mercy be upon him and may Allah forgive him" Then Muhammad said, "Seek reward upon your uncle, Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib." Again she remained calm and gave the same reply.⁵ Seek reward upon your husband, Mus`ab ibn `Umair." Upon this she broke down and started crying. Muhammad remarked "The woman’s bond with a man is greater than that of a man's with a woman." Hammanah then entered into matrimony with Talha ibn Ubayd-Allah who was amongst the Asharah Mubasharah . (The ten people who were promised paradise in the world) The year of Hammanah's death is unknown, however, it is known that she was alive until her sister Zaynab's death.⁶ Zaynab died in the year 20 A.⁷ Hammanah had two children from Talha, Muhammad ibn Talha and Imran. Muhammad was known by the appellation of Sajjad.⁸

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Hammanah bint Jahsh or Hamnah ( ) was a companion of Muhammad . She was the daughter of Jahsh ibn Riyab , an immigrant to Mecca from the Asad tribe, and Umama bint Abdulmuttalib , a member of the Hashim clan of the Quraysh tribe who was Muhammad's aunt. Hence Hammanah was a first cousin of Muhammad and Ali , a sister of Abd-Allah ibn Jahsh , Ubayd-Allah ibn Jahsh and Zaynab bint Jahsh , and a niece of Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib . She was married to Mus`ab ibn `Umair when she converted to Islam . She migrated to Medina , and when the women of Ansar and Muhajirun took the oath of allegiance at the hands of Muhammad, she was amongst them. She participated in the battle of Uhud , providing water and treating the injured. Her husband Mus`ab was killed in this battle. When Muhammad returned from Uhud, the women began to ask after the battle casualties. Expect that your brother Abdullah will be rewarded!" She replied, "To Allah we belong and to him we shall return. May Allah's mercy be upon him and may Allah forgive him." Then Muhammad said, "Expect that your uncle, Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib, will be rewarded!" Again she remained calm and gave the same reply. Expect that your husband, Mus`ab ibn `Umair, will be rewarded!" Upon this she shrieked and wailed. Muhammad remarked, "The woman's husband holds a special place with her, as you can see from her self-control at the death of her brother and her uncle and her shrieking over her husband." Hammanah then married the prominent Muslim general Talha ibn Ubayd-Allah . Talha was amongst the Asharah Mubasharah , the ten people to whom Muhammad promised Paradise while they were still alive. Hammanah had two children by Talha, Muhammad ibn Talha , known as Sajjad , and Imran. The year of Hammanah's death is unknown; however, she outlived her sister Zaynab, who died in the year 20 A.

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Today

“martyr” appeared 1 times in this article's opening at its peak. Today it appears nowhere in the article, references included. Read the current article and compare.

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What Wikipedia says this is

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Then

sister of abd-allah ibn jahsh

Now

companion of muhammad

1. Removed 2 sentences: “Hammanah bint Jahsh or Hamnah ( ) was the sister of Abd-Allah…” In the article until 2020 (rev), gone by October 6, 2023 (rev).

The identification of her family relations, cut when the opening was reduced to a single sentence.

2. Removed: “She was married to the Mus`ab ibn `Umair who was killed in…” In the article until 2010 (rev), gone by 2015 (rev).

The detail of her first marriage, cut when the opening was reduced to a single sentence.

3. Removed 3 sentences: “Later she got married to prominent Muslim general Talha ibn Ubayd-Allah .…” In the article until 2020 (rev), gone by October 6, 2023 (rev).

The detail of her second marriage, cut when the opening was reduced to a single sentence.

4. Removed 4 sentences: “…husband Mus`ab ibn `Umair was also martyred in this incident. It has been narrated…” In the article until 2010 (rev), gone by 2015 (rev).

The detail that her first husband was also killed in the same incident, cut when the opening was reduced to a single sentence.

5. Removed 2 sentences: “Seek reward upon your brother Abdullah." She replied, "To Allah we belong…” In the article until 2020 (rev), gone by October 6, 2023 (rev).

A quoted narration about her brother's death, cut when the opening was reduced to a single sentence.

6. Removed 3 sentences: “Seek reward upon your husband, Mus`ab ibn `Umair." Upon this she broke…” In the article until 2010 (rev), gone by 2015 (rev).

A quoted narration about her husband's death, cut when the opening was reduced to a single sentence.

7. Removed: “Zaynab died in the year 20 A.” In the article until 2020 (rev), gone by October 6, 2023 (rev).

8. Removed 2 sentences: “Hammanah had two children from Talha, Muhammad ibn Talha and Imran. Muhammad…” In the article until 2010 (rev), gone by 2015 (rev).

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