The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Hafna
Also known as Hafsa
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 229
A woman whose position as daughter of Omar and wife of Muhammad places her at the center of early Islamic history, her presence marked by both dignity and the weight of her connections.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 229
- Books
- 1
Hafna, daughter of Omar and wife of Muhammad, found herself witness to a moment of profound personal drama when she surprised Muhammad in the embraces of an Egyptian captive. Her promise of secrecy and forgiveness revealed both her position of influence and her capacity for understanding in the complex world of early Islamic relationships.
Description
An adult woman of Arabian descent whose position as daughter of Omar and wife of Muhammad is reflected in her dignified bearing and traditional attire appropriate to her station in early Islamic society.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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