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In the early period of Islam, the daughters of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) faced many challenges, including opposition from their own relatives. Two of his daughters, Hazrat Ruqayya (R.A) and Hazrat Umme Kalsoom (R.A), were initially engaged to the sons of Abu Lahab, who was one of the Prophet’s staunchest opponents. Abu Lahab’s hostility towards Islam is well documented in Islamic history, and he is famously mentioned in Surah Al-Masad for his opposition.

The engagements were arranged before the advent of Islam. However, after Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) began preaching Islam openly, these engagements were broken due to the opposition of Abu Lahab’s sons to the new faith and their hostility towards the Prophet. Both daughters eventually married prominent companions of the Prophet who were strong supporters of Islam: Hazrat Ruqayya (R.A) married Uthman ibn Affan (R.A), and after her death, Hazrat Umme Kalsoom (R.A) also married Uthman (R.A).

This change in their marital ties reflects the significant social and religious upheavals during the early days of Islam. It also highlights the sacrifices and trials faced by the Prophet’s family. Their eventual marriages to Uthman ibn Affan (R.A) further strengthened the bonds within the Muslim community and exemplified loyalty and support during difficult times.

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  Hazrat Ruqayya (R.A) and Hazrat Umme Kalsoom (R.A) were engaged to Abu Lahab’s sons before Islam.

  
  


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  Engagements were broken due to Abu Lahab family’s opposition to Islam.

  
  


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  Both daughters later married Uthman ibn Affan (R.A), a close companion of the Prophet.

  
  


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  Abu Lahab is known for his enmity towards Islam, mentioned in the Quran (Surah Al-Masad).

  
  


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  These events reflect early challenges faced by the Prophet’s family in spreading Islam.

  
  

Understanding these events provides insight into the personal sacrifices of the Prophet’s family and the socio-political challenges during the rise of Islam.