Explanation

It is stated that Holy Prophet (PBUH) had ten paternal uncles. They were eleven brothers including the Prophet’s father. Their names were, Harith, Zubayr, Abu Talib, Abu Lahab, Qusam, Dirar, Muqawwim, Hajl, Hz. Hamza and Hz. Abbas. The Prophet (pbuh) had six paternal aunts. They were: Bayda, Barra, Atika, Safiyya, Arwa, Umayma. Atika, Safiyya and Arwa were believers. Hz. Prophet (pbuh) had two maternal aunts called Farida and Fahita. They died before he became a prophet.