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Her name :
Maria al-Qubtiyya ( ( )مارية القبطيةalternatively, "Maria Qupthiya"),
or
She was also called “ Maria the Copt “, as she was a Coptic
Christian slave who was sent as a gift from Muqawqis
Oryx Addax--kind of antelope
From Muqawqis
I read your letter and understood what you have written. I know
that the coming of a Prophet is still due. But I thought, he would
be born in Syria -- I have treated your messenger with respect
and honor. I am sending two maids for you as presents. These
maids belong to a very respectable family amongst us. In addition
I send for you clothes and a Duldul (steed) for riding. May Allah
bestow security on you.