Who was the first female Shaheed (martyr) of Islam?

Hazrat Sumayyah bint Khubbat (RA) holds the honored position of being the first female martyr in Islam. She was among the earliest converts to Islam and belonged to a poor, enslaved family in Mecca. Sumayyah (RA) and her family, including her husband Yasir (RA) and son Ammar (RA), accepted Islam when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) began preaching. As slaves of Abu Jahl's tribe, they faced terrible torture for their faith. Despite being old and weak, Sumayyah (RA) refused to abandon Islam. Abu Jahl, one of the worst enemies of early Muslims, tortured her brutally. He would beat her and place heavy stones on her chest. The torture continued for many days, but Sumayyah (RA) remained firm in her belief. Finally, Abu Jahl killed her by stabbing her with a spear. This made her the first martyr in Islam who died for her faith. Her sacrifice happened even before the Prophet (PBUH) migrated to Medina. Sumayyah (RA)'s martyrdom teaches us about courage and strong faith. She preferred death over leaving Islam. Her story inspires Muslims to stay firm on their beliefs even in difficult times. Along with her husband who was also martyred, they set an example of patience and trust in Allah. Islamic history remembers them among the most respected early Muslims who suffered for Islam before it became strong. Their sacrifice helped lay the foundation for the future success of the Muslim community.