Marital Alliances in Islamic History
Which daughters of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ were first engaged with the two sons of Abu Lahab?
Overview
The daughters of the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad who were first engaged to the two sons of Abu Lahab were Hazrat Ruqiyya and Hazrat Umme Kalsoom.
However, the marriages were never consummated, and the engagements were eventually broken off.
Abu Lahab was a prominent leader of the Quraysh tribe and was a fierce opponent of the Prophet and his message.
Despite his opposition to Islam, Abu Lahab had married two of his sons to the daughters of the Prophet, but the marriages were not successful.
The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges and difficulties faced by the Prophet and his family in the early days of Islam.
Explanation
| Abu Lahab had married two of his sons to the daughters of Muḥammad, 'Utbah to Ruqayyah and 'Utaibah to Umm Kulthum. However, the marriages were never consummated. |
