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Hazrat Umme-e-Habiba (RA), the daughter of Abu Sufyan ibn Harb, was married to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with the help of Najashi, the Christian King of Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia). Her real name was Ramla bint Abi Sufyan. She had accepted Islam in the early years of the Prophet's message and later migrated to Abyssinia along with her husband Ubaidullah ibn Jahsh, who later left Islam and died as a Christian.

While she was still in Abyssinia, Hazrat Umme-e-Habiba (RA) found herself alone and without support. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) sent a marriage proposal to her through King Najashi, who not only accepted the proposal on her behalf but also conducted the nikah (marriage contract) and provided a generous mahr (dowry) on behalf of the Prophet (PBUH). This event stands as a unique and respectful diplomatic gesture between the Islamic community and the Christian ruler.

Her marriage to the Prophet (PBUH) also served as a powerful symbol of reconciliation between two prominent families—Abu Sufyan (initially an enemy of Islam) and the Prophet (PBUH). Hazrat Umme-e-Habiba (RA) later returned to Madinah and lived among the Mothers of the Believers.

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  Hazrat Umme-e-Habiba (RA), daughter of Abu Sufyan, was married to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

  
  


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  Her marriage was conducted in Abyssinia by King Najashi.

  
  


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  She was previously married to Ubaidullah ibn Jahsh, who left Islam.

  
  


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  Najashi performed the nikah and gave a dowry on behalf of the Prophet (PBUH).

  
  


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  This event is a significant example of early Islamic diplomacy and interfaith respect.

  
  


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  She is one of the Ummahat al-Mu'mineen (Mothers of the Believers).

  
  


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  Her marriage symbolizes the Prophet’s efforts to honor and support women who sacrificed for Islam.