Which wife of the Prophet (PBUH) was the daughter of Abu Sufyan, a prominent early opponent of Islam who later embraced the faith?
AHafsa (RA)
BMaimunah (RA)
CZainab bint Khuzaymah (RA)
DUmm Habibah (RA)
Explanation
– Umm Habibah (RA) was the daughter of Abu Sufyan, a prominent early opponent of Islam who later embraced the faith, and she married the Prophet (PBUH) while in exile in Abyssinia.
– Her marriage occurred after the death of her first husband, who had unfortunately renounced Islam while they were both refugees in Abyssinia.
– For exams, remember that her father, Abu Sufyan, later became a significant supporter of Islam after the Conquest of Makkah.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Ummahat-ul-Momineen
- Subtopic: Umm Habibah (RA)

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