Ruyha

Ruyha (Hani ibn Urwa al-Muradi’s wife)

Mahallati writes: Ruyha was the wife of Hani ibn Urwa, the martyr of Kufa. Her son, yahya ibn Hani ibn Urwa was also martyred in the land of Karbala.

This woman is the daughter of Amr ibn Hajjaj who belonged to the army of Umar ibn saad, telling the guardians of Furat river in Karbala: “Don’t miss your leader, but hasten in killing Husain since he has been deviated from the religion, and beware not to have any doubt in your believes.” However Ruyha was similar to her husband, Hani, regarding love and devotion to the Prophet’s progeny.

Based on what Abi Mikhnaf says in his book (Maqtal), Imam Husain (PBUH) was given the report of Muslim’s martyrdom in Tha’labiah station. So Ruyha and her son, Yahya ibn Hani ibn Urwa al-Muradi, have probably joined Imam Husain (PBUH) after Tha’labiah station.

Translated by: Ms. Ebrahimi

Reference: Yazdan Panah. Z: Ashura Ladies