Who was the eldest daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), married initially to Abul-As ibn Rabi?
AZainab
BUmm Kulthum
CFatimah
DRuqayyah
Explanation
– Zainab, the eldest daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), was married to Abul-As ibn Rabi, a marriage that had taken place before her father’s prophethood began.
– She remained devoted to her father despite the complexities arising from her husband’s initial reluctance to embrace Islam, eventually being reunited with her family after facing significant hardship.
– For exams, note that her husband eventually accepted Islam, and their marriage continued following this reconciliation.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Ahl al-Bayt
- Subtopic: Zainab (RA)

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