Hind al-Hunnud

Hind al-Hunnud

Hind al-Hunnud (also known as Hind al-Hunud) was a member of the Quraish tribe of the kingdom of Kindah. She led a battle against Muhammad in 624, and both her father and brother were killed. However, she eventually submitted to him and converted to Islam.

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