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Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the last and final Messenger of Allah, was born into the noble Banu Hashim clan of the Quraysh tribe. His father was Hazrat Abdullah ibn Abdul Muttalib, and his grandfather Abdul Muttalib had a large family.

Historically, Abdul Muttalib had 10 sons (paternal uncles of the Prophet PBUH) and 6 daughters (paternal aunts). These six aunts were:

1. 
   

   Umm Hakim al-Bayda (RA)

   
   


2. 
   

   Atika bint Abdul Muttalib (RA)

   
   


3. 
   

   Barrah bint Abdul Muttalib (RA)

   
   


4. 
   

   Safiyyah bint Abdul Muttalib (RA) – known for her courage in the Battle of Khandaq.

   
   


5. 
   

   Arwa bint Abdul Muttalib (RA)

   
   


6. 
   

   Umaima bint Abdul Muttalib (RA)

   
   

These aunts were part of the extended family of the Prophet (PBUH) and several of them embraced Islam and supported him during his prophethood, especially Hazrat Safiyyah (RA), who is remembered for her bravery and dedication to Islam.

Key Facts:

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  Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had 10 paternal uncles.

  
  


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  He had 6 paternal aunts from the daughters of Abdul Muttalib.

  
  


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  Some of his aunts accepted Islam, while others remained non-Muslim.

  
  


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  Hazrat Safiyyah (RA) is among the most notable aunts for her support of the Prophet.

  
  


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  The Prophet (PBUH) came from a large and influential Quraysh family, known for leadership in Makkah.