Family of the Prophet

The first wife of the Prophet and the first person to accept Islam. She supported him with her wealth, her love, and her unwavering faith for twenty-five years. The angel Jibril sent her salam from Allah.

The first woman the Prophet (peace be upon him) married after the death of Khadijah, during the Year of Sorrow. She was known for her warmth, humour, and selfless devotion to the Prophet's household.

Daughter of Abu Bakr and one of the greatest scholars of Islam. The Prophet said to take half of the religion from her. She narrated over 2,200 hadiths and the Prophet passed away with his head in her lap.

Daughter of Umar ibn al-Khattab. She was known for her piety, fasting, and night prayers. The compiled mushaf (written Qur'an) was entrusted to her care after Abu Bakr's caliphate.

Known as 'Mother of the Poor' even before Islam for her extraordinary generosity. She was widowed when her husband was martyred at Badr or Uhud, and the Prophet married her. She passed away only a few months after the marriage.

A woman of deep wisdom and sound judgement. She was the one who advised the Prophet at Hudaybiyyah when the Companions hesitated to follow his command, and her advice resolved the crisis.

A noblewoman of Quraysh and the Prophet's cousin, whose marriage to him was ordained by divine command in the Qur'an. She was renowned for her generosity and devotion to charity.

Daughter of the chief of Banu al-Mustaliq. Her marriage to the Prophet led to the freedom of a hundred households of her tribe, making her one of the greatest blessings to her people.

Daughter of Abu Sufyan, the leader of Quraysh's opposition to Islam. She sacrificed her family ties and endured exile in Abyssinia for the sake of her faith, and the Negus (al-Najashi) conducted her marriage to the Prophet on his behalf.

Of noble Jewish lineage, a descendant of the Prophet Harun (Aaron). She accepted Islam and married the Prophet after the conquest of Khaybar.

The last woman the Prophet (peace be upon him) married. She offered herself in marriage to him, and their marriage took place during the Umrah al-Qada in 7 AH. She was known for her piety, devotion to worship, and maintaining ties of kinship.

A Coptic Christian from Egypt, she was sent to the Prophet by Muqawqis, the ruler of Egypt, in response to his letter of invitation to Islam. She accepted Islam and bore the Prophet's son Ibrahim.

The eldest child and first son of the Prophet and Khadijah. He died in early childhood in Makkah. It was through him that the Prophet was known by the kunya 'Abul-Qasim' (Father of al-Qasim).

The eldest daughter of the Prophet. She was married to Abu al-As ibn ar-Rabi' before Islam. She migrated to Madinah while her husband remained in Makkah, and they were later reunited when he accepted Islam.

Daughter of the Prophet, married to Uthman ibn Affan. They were among the first to migrate to Abyssinia. She passed away during the Battle of Badr.

Daughter of the Prophet and Khadijah. She married Uthman ibn Affan after her sister Ruqayyah's death, earning Uthman the title 'Dhun-Nurayn' (Possessor of Two Lights).

The youngest and most beloved daughter of the Prophet. He said she was 'the leader of the women of Paradise.' She resembled him most in character and manner of speaking.

Son of the Prophet and Khadijah, also known as at-Tayyib and at-Tahir. He was born after the Prophetic mission began and died in early childhood in Makkah.

The youngest child of the Prophet, born to Mariyah al-Qibtiyyah. He died in infancy at approximately sixteen or eighteen months old, causing the Prophet great sorrow.

The elder grandson of the Prophet. He strongly resembled the Prophet in appearance. The Prophet said: 'Hasan and Husayn are the leaders of the youth of Paradise.'

The younger grandson of the Prophet. The Prophet said of him and his brother: 'They are my two sweet-smelling flowers (rayhanatay) from this world.'

The Prophet's uncle who raised him from the age of eight and protected him throughout the Makkan period. Despite his unwavering support, he did not accept Islam. His death in the Year of Sorrow left the Prophet without his primary political protector.

The Prophet's uncle, known as the 'Lion of Allah' and 'Leader of the Martyrs.' His acceptance of Islam was a turning point for the Muslims. He was martyred at the Battle of Uhud.

The Prophet's paternal uncle who secretly supported Islam while remaining in Makkah to gather intelligence. He was present at the Second Pledge of Aqabah and was captured at Badr. His powerful voice rallied the Muslims at Hunayn.

The foster mother of the Prophet from the tribe of Banu Sa'd ibn Bakr. She nursed and raised him during his early years in the desert, during which time extraordinary blessings were witnessed in her household.

The nursemaid of the Prophet from his infancy, originally a slave of his father Abdullah. The Prophet freed her and said: 'Whoever wishes to marry a woman of the people of Paradise, let him marry Umm Ayman.' He called her 'my mother after my mother.'