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Source: [[Heath, Jennifer]], //The Scimitar and the Veil// | Source: [[Heath, Jennifer]], //The Scimitar and the Veil// | ||
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+ | Khawla Bint Al Azwar was the sister of Zaraar bin Malik, both from a tribe of Adnite Arabs that are said to be descendants of the Prophet Ishmael. Her brother was captured in a battle with the Roman Christians, at which point Khawla just goes into battle solo and starts killing Christian soldiers left and right. SHe is a fierce warrior, like her brother. This inspires the Muslims to attack the Romans and rout the enemy. | ||
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+ | After the battle, Khawla refuses to remove her facial covering. Eventually, it is revealed that she is a woman. Everybody celebrates this. When they find out her brother is being taken to a prisoner camp, they plan a daring rescue, Khawla frees him and they escape. | ||
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+ | At the battle of Shakura, the women were captured by Peter and the Romans. The stage they own revolt using tent pegs. Peter' | ||
+ | Source: [[Akbar, Shaik]] | ||
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====== Aisha bint Abu Bakr ====== | ====== Aisha bint Abu Bakr ====== |