- Born in 605 AD - Was a wife of the prophet Muhammad (SAW) - After becoming a widow, she was offered in marriage to both companions of the Prophet Muhammad. - Both refused and the Prophet stepped in and married her -After marrying the Prophet, Hafsa memorized the entire Quran, which was at the time still only an oral text which inspired many others - After the first written form of the Quran was produced, the text was given to Hafsa for safekeeping until a copy of the Quran was made - This led to the Quran being so beautifully preserved - Passed way in 665 AD