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Khadijah

British

/ ˌkɑˈdiːdʒə /

noun

554–619 _ad , the first wife of the Prophet Mohammed, regarded as the first convert to Islam

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As a youngster, Aswat looked up to Khadijah Mellah - the first British Muslim woman to win a horse race in Britain.

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026

In one southern village, Chipyali, the chief, Khadijah William, bought a tiny solar panel, which allowed her to put up a light and a fan at home.

From New York Times ● Jul. 3, 2023

“We’re not only seeking resources for more law enforcement. We also need resources for the healing of our community,” said Randall Britton, who is a relative of Montelongo and Khadijah Britton.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2023

Khadijah Hardaway, a spokeswoman for the family of Malcolm Johnson, said the family will ask the U.S.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2023

Khadijah auntie walks up to me and holds my hand and speaks in a soft, clear voice: “Do you remember your father’s words?”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

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