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What is the intention behind the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) statement, "But Hamzah has no women to weep for him," after the Battle of Uhud?

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The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, passed by the women of 'Abd al-Ashhal who were weeping over their slain on the Day of Uhud. He said: "But Hamzah has no women to weep for him." So, the women of the Ansar came and wept for Hamzah. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, awoke and said: "Woe to them! Have they not returned yet? Tell them to return and not to weep over any deceased person after today." The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was alluding to the fact that Hamzah, may Allah be pleased with him, did not have many relatives in Medina, and he felt compassion for him due to his intense love for him.

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