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Ummay Jamil, the wife of Abu Lahab—not Abu Jehal—was among the fiercest enemies of Islam during its early years in Makkah. She is often remembered for her cruel behavior towards the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), including throwing garbage and thorns in his path whenever he walked by her house. Although the question refers to her as the wife of Abu Jehal, historical sources confirm that Ummay Jamil was actually the wife of Abu Lahab. Her real name was Arwa bint Harb, and she was also the sister of Abu Sufyan.

The Holy Qur’an specifically condemns Ummay Jamil in Surah Al-Lahab (Surah 111), where both she and her husband are cursed due to their continuous opposition to the Prophet (PBUH) and their attempts to harm him and stop the spread of Islam. The verse describes her as the “carrier of firewood,” which is interpreted to mean her role in spreading harmful talk and attempting to harm the Prophet physically and mentally.

Despite her abuse, the Prophet (PBUH) always responded with patience, kindness, and prayers. His character in the face of such hostility stands as a model of patience and moral strength for all Muslims.

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  Ummay Jamil was the wife of Abu Lahab, a sworn enemy of Islam.

  
  


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  Her original name was Arwa bint Harb; she was the sister of Abu Sufyan.

  
  


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  She used to throw trash and harmful materials in the Prophet’s path.

  
  


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  She is directly condemned in the Qur'an (Surah Al-Lahab, 111:1–5).

  
  


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  Referred to as “carrier of firewood” due to her harmful role.

  
  


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  She symbolizes early opposition to the message of Islam in Makkah.

  
  


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  The Prophet (PBUH) never retaliated and always responded with patience.

  
  


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  Her behavior serves as a historical example of early persecution of Muslims.