Background
Born in Mecca, a descendant of Muhammad through his grandson Hasan, she spent her later life in Cairo, where there is a mosque bearing her name.
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Sayyida Nafisa
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She was the daughter of al-Hasan al-Anwar, the son of Zaid al-Ablaj, son of Hasan ibn Ali. Marriage and career
She emigrated with him from Hejaz to Egypt. She financially sponsored his education for him.
Legacy
Sayyida Nafisa, Sayyida Ruqayya and Sayyida Zaynab bint Ali are traditionally considered the patron saints of Cairo.
