Zainab Cobbold
1867–1963 (age 96)
Biography
Zainab Cobbold, born Lady Evelyn Murray in 1867, embraced Islam in midlife and became known for her dignified voice on the Hajj and her thoughtful reflections on the Muslim world. As an orientalist she translated her experiences into writings that helped British readers encounter Islam with curiosity rather than fear.
Her beloved Glencarron Estate remains a quiet testimonial to her life of bridging cultures, and the gentle hills there remember her as a gracious host and an unwavering seeker of understanding.