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== His Birth and Lineage == | == His Birth and Lineage == | ||
Abu Talib was born 35 years before the Prophet (s). His father Abd al-Muttalib was grandfather of the Prophet (s) who was regarded by all Arab tribes as a nobleman and the preacher of prophet Abraham's (s) monotheism. Abu Talib's mother was daughter of Amr b. | Abu Talib was born 35 years before the Prophet (s). His father Abd al-Muttalib was grandfather of the Prophet (s) who was regarded by all Arab tribes as a nobleman and the preacher of prophet Abraham's (s) monotheism. Abu Talib's mother was daughter of Amr b. 'A'idh Makhzumi. Abu Talib was known with his kunya and his name was 'Abd Manaf. | ||
=== His Wife and Children === | === His Wife and Children === | ||
Abu Talib had four sons and three daughters. His sons in the order of age were Talib, Aqil, Ja'far and Ali (a) and his daughters were Umm Hani, Jammanah and Rabtah. The mother of all his children was Fatima bint Asad. It is reported that he had another child called Taliq whose mother was | Abu Talib had four sons and three daughters. His sons in the order of age were Talib, Aqil, Ja'far and Ali (a) and his daughters were Umm Hani, Jammanah and Rabtah. The mother of all his children was Fatima bint Asad. It is reported that he had another child called Taliq whose mother was 'Illa. | ||
== His Social Position, Occupation and Traits == | == His Social Position, Occupation and Traits == | ||
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== His Guardianship of the Prophet (s) == | == His Guardianship of the Prophet (s) == | ||
Following the order of his father, Abu Talib took the guardianship of his eight-year-old nephew. Accordingly, Ibn Shahr Ashub says, "In his deathbed, Abd al-Muttalib called Abu Talib and told him, | Following the order of his father, Abu Talib took the guardianship of his eight-year-old nephew. Accordingly, Ibn Shahr Ashub says, "In his deathbed, Abd al-Muttalib called Abu Talib and told him, 'O my son! You well know about my love for Muhammad (s); now, how will you observe my will about him?' Abu Talib answered, 'Do not advise me about Muhammad (s), since he is my nephew and my son!' when Abd al-Muttalib passed away, Abu Talib always gave priority to Muhammad (s) over himself and his own family." Also, Ibn Hisham wrote, "Abu Talib paid a special attention to Muhammad (s) and showed more love to him than his children, provided him best of food and laid him in a bed next to his and always tried to take him with himself. Whenever Abu Talib wanted to give food to his children, he told them, 'Wait for my son (Muhammad (s)) to come!'" | ||
== The Prophet's (s) Support == | == The Prophet's (s) Support == | ||
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== His Demise == | == His Demise == | ||
There are different reports on the day and month Abu Talib passed away, but according to Shia sources, he passed away on 26th of Rajab 10 years after the Prophet's (s) beginning of his mission and three days later Lady Khadija (s) passed away at the age of 85 years old. Some have mentioned his demise happened on 1st of Dhul Qi'dah or Shawwal. The Prophet (s) called that year " | There are different reports on the day and month Abu Talib passed away, but according to Shia sources, he passed away on 26th of Rajab 10 years after the Prophet's (s) beginning of his mission and three days later Lady Khadija (s) passed away at the age of 85 years old. Some have mentioned his demise happened on 1st of Dhul Qi'dah or Shawwal. The Prophet (s) called that year " 'Am al-Huzn " ["Year of Sadness"]. On the day Abu Talib passed away, the Prophet (s) asked Imam Ali (a) to do the ritual ablution for Abu Talib and shroud him while he (s) was very sorrowful and cried and prayed God for Abu Talib's forgiveness. When they arrived at the burial place of Abu Talib, the Prophet (s) said, "I ask God for your forgiveness in the manner that all Jinns and people wonder." He was buried in Mecca beside the grave of his father Abd al-Muttalib in Hujun cemetery. | ||