What was the name of Hazrat Abu Sufyan's daughter who married the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

Explanation

Hazrat Umm Habibah (R.A), whose original name was Ramlah bint Abi Sufyan, was one of the esteemed wives of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). She was the daughter of Abu Sufyan, the leader of Quraysh who later embraced Islam. She accepted Islam early in Makkah and migrated to Abyssinia (Habsha) with her first husband, Ubaidullah bin Jahsh, who later converted to Christianity and passed away. The Prophet (PBUH) sent a proposal to her through the Negus (Najashi) of Abyssinia, and their marriage took place while she was still in exile, making her one of the Muhajirat (female emigrants).

Good to know

Hazrat Umm Habibah (R.A) holds the unique distinction of being the only wife of the Prophet (PBUH) whose marriage contract was solemnized by a Christian king, Najashi of Abyssinia. Her father, Abu Sufyan, was initially a staunch opponent of Islam but later accepted Islam after the Conquest of Makkah. When Abu Sufyan visited Madina before his conversion, Hazrat Umm Habibah (R.A) refused to let him sit on the Prophet's bedding, demonstrating her firm commitment to Islam over familial ties. She narrated several hadith and was known for her piety and devotion.

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