Mariya al-Qibtiyya (ra): Mother of the Prophet’s ﷺ Last Child

Mariya al-Qibtiyya (ra): Mother of the Prophet’s ﷺ Last Child

June 1, 2026 · 1h 7m

About this episode

The episode discusses the life of Mariya al-Qibtiyya, the mother of the Prophet's last child, and her experiences with faith and personal tragedy.

Mariya al-Qibtiyya (ra), “the gift of Egypt,” embraced Islam and her life with the Prophet ﷺ wholeheartedly, even as slander and jealousy tested her. She delivered a baby boy, Ibrahim (ra), who wouldn’t live past being a toddler. Find out how the Prophet ﷺ reacted and remained steadfast in his belief in Allah even during this personal tragedy.

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