Early Life
She was the daughter of Safiyyah bint Abi al-'As and Abu Sufyan ibn Harb, the leader of Quraish and the most powerful opponent of Muhammad for most of his life. The First Ummayad ruler, Muawiyah I was her brother.
Ramlah was related to Uthman ibn Affan. They were first cousins on mother's side and second cousins by her father's side.
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