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During the early years of Islam, particularly around the time of the Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) mission in Arabia, there were instances of false claimants to prophethood. Sajah bint Harb is historically recognized as the first female false prophetess. She emerged after the death of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)’s companion, Musaylimah al-Kadhdhab, and attempted to gain followers by claiming divine revelation.

Sajah lived in the region of Najd and was from the Banu Taghlib tribe. She claimed that she received revelations from Allah and encouraged tribes to follow her. Her movement was part of the larger political and social upheaval during the period of tribal conflicts in Arabia. However, she later accepted Islam after recognizing the truth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)’s message and the unity of the Muslim community.

Key Facts about Sajah (RA):

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   Tribe: Banu Taghlib

   
   


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   Claim: Claimed prophethood to gain influence and followers.

   
   


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   Period: Lived during the time of early Islam, around the Ridda (apostasy) wars.

   
   


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   Resolution: Eventually accepted Islam after the truth of Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) mission became clear.

   
   


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   Significance: She is remembered as the first female to falsely claim prophethood, showing that false claims were not limited to men.