Hind is the wife of Aws, the protagonist potter who joins Mecca's defense against Abraha's invading army. She represents Aws's personal stakes in the conflict, embodying his motivations to protect his family and home. As part of the family that adopted Aws, Hind is integral to the domestic life he fights to protect from destruction. Her presence embodies the stark contrast between Mecca's citizens' peaceful existence and the invasion's impending violence.