The Holy Prophet’s Affection Towards Hazrat Umme Haraam

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sas) had immense respect for Hazrat Umme Haraam (ra) and took great care of her. He was deeply affected by the cruel way in which Hazrat Umme Haraam’s (ra) brothers, husband and son had been martyred. To console her, he would sometimes go to her house and spend some time there.

Hazrat Anas (ra) narrates that once the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sas) came to their house when his mother Umme Sulaim (ra) and his aunt Umme Haraam (ra) were present. He told them to get ready for Salat even though it was not yet time for the prescribed Prayer. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sas) then led them in Salat and prayed for every spiritual and worldly good for everyone in the house.1

Hazrat Umme Haraam (ra) died as a martyr in Cyprus after the island had been conquered by the Muslims.