The Prophet's Uncles:

Abu Talib bin `Abdul-Muttalib (died 3 B.H.)

Real name: `Abd Manaf bin `Abdul-Muttalib bin Hashim. He was father of `Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, and uncle of the Prophet (peace be upon him), his supporter and advocator. He was one of the heroes and chiefs of the Banu Hashim. The Prophet (peace be upon him) invited him to embrace Islam, but he refrained because he feared reproach from the Arabs for renouncing the religion of his ancestors. However, he continued to protect the Prophet (peace be upon him). The following Qur'anic verse was revealed in his regard, "It is true thou wilt not be able to guide every one whom thou lovest; but Allah guides those whom He will and He knows best those who receive guidance" (Surah Al-Qasas, Verse 56).

Al-`Abbas bin `Abdul-Muttalib (died 32 A.H./652 A.D.)

He was the Prophet's uncle and was one of the elite in the Quraish in the pre-Islamic and Islamic periods. He secretly embraced Islam before the Hijrah. He stayed in Mecca to convey the unbelievers' news to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). He participated in the Battle of Hunain with the Prophet and was one of those who did not run away at the first moments of the fight. He died in Medina.

Hamzah bin `Abdul-Muttalib (died 3 A.H.)

The Messenger's uncle and his foster brother. He embraced Islam in the second year after the Mission. He migrated to Medina, took part in the Battle of Badr and was killed in the Battle of Uhud. The Prophet (peace be upon him) gave him the titles 'Allah's Lion' and 'Master of the Martyrs.'

The Prophet's Wives:

Khadijah bint Khuwailid (died 3 B.H.)

The first wife of the Prophet (peace be upon him), she was his supporter during the early years of the mission. Before the Mission she was called 'The Pure' for her modesty. The Prophet (peace be upon him) married her 15 years before the Mission. She gave birth to Al-Qasim and `Abdullah, but both died while young, then to Zainab, Ruqaiyah, Umm Kulthum and Fatimah. She gave spiritual and financial support to the Prophet (peace be upon him). She died in the Year of Sadness and was buried in Al-Hujun.

`A'ishah bint Abi Bakr (58 A.H.)

The Prophet (peace be upon him) married her in the second year after the Hijrah, she was the only virgin whom he married and the most beloved to him. She narrated many hadiths from the Prophet. She was considered as one of the most knowledgeable of jurisprudence and literature among women in her time. She died in Medina and was buried in Al-Baqi`.

Saudah bint Zam`ah (died 23 A.H./ 643 A.D.)

She embraced Islam with her first husband and migrated to Abyssinia. After the death of her husband, the Prophet (peace be upon him) married her. She migrated with the Prophet to Medina.

Zainab bint Jahsh (died 20 A.H.)

A cousin of the Prophet (peace be upon him). She was first married to Zaid bin Harithah and was called Burrah. She was given a divorce and then married the Prophet (peace be upon him), who changed her name to Zainab. She was religious, pious and charitable. She used to do some handworks and give much of the earnings to the poor and the orphans. She also used to support her relatives.

Mariyah Al-Qibtiyah (died 16 A.H./637 A.D.)

Of Egyptian origin, Mariyah was sent by Al-Muqauqis, governor of Egypt, in 7 A.H. as a present to the Prophet (peace be upon him). The Prophet emancipated her and then married her. She gave birth to Ibrahim. After the Prophet's death, first Abu Bakr and then `Umar provided for her. She died during `Umar's era.

Umm Habibah bint Abi Sufyan (died 44 A.H./664 A.D.)

Real name: Ramlah bint Abi Sufyan. She migrated to Abyssinia with her first husband where he renounced Islam and converted to Christianity, later dying as a Christian. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) sent `Amr bin Umayyah Al-Damri as his envoy to propose marriage to her. She accepted and hence, the Negus conducted the marriage contract, offering 400 dinars as a dowry on the Prophet's behalf.

Hafsah Bint `Umar (died 45 A.H.)

She was one of those who embraced Islam early and migrated to Medina together with her first husband. Her husband died in the Battle of Badr, after which the Prophet (peace be upon him) married her. She died and was buried in Medina.

Maimunah bint Al-Harith (died 50 A.H./670 A.D.)

Her original name was Burrah, but the Prophet changed it to Maimunah. She dedicated herself to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and the following Qur'anic verse was revealed pertaining to her {And any believing woman who dedicates her soul to the Prophet} (Surah Al-Ahzab, Verse: 50)

Safiyah bint Huyai bin Akhtab (died 50 A.H.)

She was a Jew of the Banu Akhtab, and was of the captives of the Battle of Khaibar. The Prophet (peace be upon him) set her free. She embraced Islam and the Prophet (peace be upon him) married her. She died in Medina.

Juwairiah bint Al-Harith bin Abi Dirar (died 56 A.H.)

Real name: Burrah bint Al-Harith. She was captured by Muslims after they defeated the Banu Al-Mustaliq, she was given as a share of booty to Thabit bin Qais. She asked him to emancipate herself in return for money and she went to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) to assist her. The Messenger (peace be upon him) offered to pay it all to set her free to marry her.

Umm Salamah (died 57 A.H./ 676 A.D.)

Real name: Hind bint Umayyah. One of the first women to embrace Islam, she took part in the two migrations. Her first husband was killed in the Battle of Badr. She later married the Prophet (peace be upon him). She was rational, had excellent manners, and was lettered. She died after a long life and was buried in Al-Baqi`.

The Prophet's Sons:

`Abdullah bin Muhammad

He was born to Khadijah, but died while he was young.

Al-Qasim bin Muhammad

He was born to Khadijah, but he died while young.

Ibrahim bin Muhammad (died 10 A.H.)

He was born to Mariah Al-Qibtiyah. He lived for only 18 months. Seeing his son breathing his last breath, the Prophet (peace be upon him) was in tears and said, "The eye may shed tears, the heart may be sickened, but we say nothing that displeases Allah the Almighty."

The Prophet's Daughters:

Fatimah bint Muhammad (died 11 A.H.)

She was born to Khadijah. She was the youngest of the Prophet's daughters and the most beloved to him. She was one of the most wise and eloquent women of the Quraish. She was married to `Ali bin Abi Talib and she gave birth to Al-Hasan, Al-Husain, Umm Kulthum and Zainab. She died six months after the Prophet's death.

Ruqaiyah bint Muhammad (died 2 A.H.)

She was born to Khadijah. She was married to `Utbah bin Abi Lahab in the pre-Islamic era, but when Islam emerged and the Qur'anic verse "May the hands of Abu Lahab perish! May he himself perish" (Surah Al-Masad, Verse 1) was revealed, Abu Lahab told his son to divorce her. She married `Uthman bin `Affan and migrated with him to Abyssinia then to Medina where she died.

Umm Kulthum bint Muhammad (died 9 A.H./630 A.D.)

She was born to Khadijah. She married `Utaibah bin Abi Lahab during the pre-Islamic era. `Utaibah was told by his father to divorce her upon the revelation of the Qur'anic verse that reads "May the hands of Abu Lahab perish! May he himself perish" (Surah Al-Masad, Verse 1). She migrated to Medina. After the death of her sister Ruqaiyah who was married to `Uthman bin `Affan, `Uthman married her.

Zainab bint Muhammad (died 8 A.H.)

The eldest of the Prophet's daughters. She was married to Abu Al-`As bin Al-Rabi`. She embraced Islam and migrated to Medina, but her husband refused to embrace Islam and stayed at Mecca. When her husband was taken in captivity in the Battle of Badr, the Prophet (peace be upon him) asked him to divorce her. When Abu Al-`As, however, embraced Islam, he was reunited with his wife.

The Prophet's Grandchildren:

`Abdullah bin `Uthman bin `Affan

Son of Ruqaiyah, daughter of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him).

`Ali bin Abi Al-`As

Son of Zainab, the eldest of the Prophet's daughters. He died in adolescence.

Al-Hasan bin `Ali bin Abi Talib (3-50 A.H.)

He was the eldest of the sons of `Ali bin Abi Talib and Fatimah bint Muhammad. His countenance bore great resemblance to that of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). He was sworn caliph after his father's murder, but he preferred peace and gave up the caliphate to Mu`awiah. He died in Medina.

Al-Husain bin `Ali bin Abi Talib (4-61 A.H.)

The second son of `Ali bin Abi Talib and Fatimah bint Muhammad. He refused to pledge allegiance to Yazid bin Mu`awiah as caliph and was killed in the Battle of Karbala' on 10 Muharram, 61 A.H./680 A.D.

Umm Kulthum bint `Ali bin Abi Talib (died 75 A.H.)

She was the daughter of `Ali bin Abi Talib and Fatimah, daughter of Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him). She was married to `Umar bin Al-Khattab and gave birth to Zaid and Ruqaiyah.