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Umayma bint Abd al-Muttalib

Historical figure

Life dates not established · Makkah

Overview

Aunt of Muhammad ﷺ and mother of Zaynab bint Jahsh.

Category: Historical figure
Period: Life dates not established

An aunt in the family tree

Umayma was a daughter of Abd al-Muttalib. Her marriage to Jahsh ibn Riab connects the family of Muhammad ﷺ with the Jahsh household.

Sources:

TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam

Her children’s relationships

Her daughter Zaynab bint Jahsh was a cousin of Muhammad ﷺ before becoming his wife. Her sons included Abdullah ibn Jahsh and Abu Ahmad ibn Jahsh. These relationships should not be confused with Zaynab, the daughter of Muhammad ﷺ.

Sources:

TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam

Sources

We wrote this short biography using the sources below. We explain uncertain dates and differing accounts.

TDV Encyclopaedia of IslamAunt of Muhammad ﷺ and mother of Zaynab bint Jahsh.
TDV Encyclopaedia of IslamUmayma as mother of Abu Ahmad