Hazrat Ruqayyah (R.A) (daughter) Flashcards
1
Q
How old was Ruqayyah?
A
- 3 years younger than Zainab.
2
Q
Who did Ruqayyah first marry?
A
- Utba (Son of Abu Lahab) before prophethood.
3
Q
What led to Ruqayyah and Utba’s divorce?
A
- Abu Lahab became a bitter enemy of the Prophet after his prophethood.
- After the revelation of Surah Lahab Abu Lahab asked his son - Utba to divorce Ruqayyah which he did.
4
Q
Who was Ruqayyah’s second husband?
A
- Hazrat Usman
- Ruqayyah and Hazrat Usman migrated to Abyssinia where she gave birth to a son - Abdullah who died when he was 6 years old.
5
Q
When did Ruqayyah pass away?
A
- Due to her illness, Hazrat Usman did not participate in the Battle of Badr
- Died in 2. A.H., just at the time when Muslims were returning from the Battle of Badr.
