Umm Jamil

Arwā bint Ḥarb (Arabic: أروى بنت حرب), better known as Umm Jamīl (Arabic: أم جميل), was an aunt of the Islamic prophet Muhammad who is mentioned in the Quran. She was Abu Lahab's wife and Abu Sufyan's sister. Arwa is usually remembered for opposing Islam and the prophet, and also for a poem.

Umm Jamil
أروى بنت حرب
Born
Died
Mecca, Hijaz
Other namesArwā bint Ḥarb
Known forEnemy and Paternal-aunt of Muhammad
SpouseAbu Lahab
Children
Parent(s)Harb ibn Umayya (father)
Safiyya bint Hazn (mother)
Relatives
FamilyBanu Umayya (clan)
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