Hazrat Umme Haani — Page 1
ra Family Background Our Beloved Master, the Holy Prophet Muhammad saw, was of such a pure and holy nature that countless Arabs were drawn towards him, experiencing a spiritual rebirth at his hands. Among those righteous souls we find historical references to one influen- tial person known as Umme Haani ra. Her real name was Faakhtah, but some sources refer to her as Hind. ra was born to Hazrat Abu Taalib, son of Hazrat Abdul Muttalib, and Hazrat Faatimah ra, daughter of Asad Bin Haashim. 1 She was privileged to be the first cousin of the Holy Prophet saw. Her father, Hazrat Abu Taalib, was the pater- nal uncle of the Holy Prophet saw and had raised him from the age of eight. Treating the Holy Prophet saw with utmost kindness and love, Hazrat Abu Taalib kept his cherished nephew close to him. Hazrat Abu Taalib was there for Prophet Muhammad saw in all circumstances. At the time of his declaration of prophethood,