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Sheema (also spelled Shima or Shaimaa), the daughter of Hazrat Haleema Saadia (RA), was the foster sister of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW). She was among the children of Banu Sa’d, the tribe that traditionally took care of children from Makkah during their infancy to provide them with a healthy desert upbringing.

Hazrat Haleema Saadia (RA) served as the wet nurse of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), and during his stay with her, he was nursed alongside her own children. As a result, Sheema became his foster sister. In Islamic tradition, foster siblings (raḍāʿī siblings) share a special relationship when they are breastfed by the same woman.

The Prophet (SAW) always showed great love and respect to Sheema. According to historical accounts, after the conquest of Ta’if, Sheema was brought before the Prophet (SAW) as a captive. When she introduced herself as his foster sister, the Prophet (SAW) immediately treated her with kindness, honored her status, and granted her freedom.

This incident highlights the deep cultural and spiritual importance Islam places on foster relationships. The early life of the Prophet (SAW) among the Banu Sa’d is known for its blessings, and his foster siblings, including Sheema, are honored figures in Islamic history.

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  Sheema was the daughter of Hazrat Haleema Saadia (RA).

  
  


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  She was the foster sister of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

  
  


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  They were nursed by the same woman, which creates a foster (raḍāʿī) bond in Islam.

  
  


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  After the conquest of Ta’if, she was honored by the Prophet (SAW) when she identified herself.

  
  


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  Foster relationships through breastfeeding are legally recognized in Islam.

  
  


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  Prophet (SAW) stayed with the Banu Sa’d tribe during infancy.

  
  


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  Hazrat Haleema Saadia (RA) was the wet nurse chosen for his upbringing.

  
  


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  Foster siblings share similar legal and social respect as biological siblings in many Islamic rulings.