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''' | '''ʿAbd Manāf b. ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib b. Ḥāshim''' (عبد مناف بن عبدالمطّلب بن هاشم) known as Abu Talib, the father of [['Ali b. Abi Talib (a)]] and the uncle of [[Muhammad b. 'Abd Allah (s)]] was among the nobility of [[Mecca]] and the [[Tribe of Banu Hashim]]. In [[Diwan Abu Talib]], there are many verses which show his belief in [[Islam]]. These verses have been proved to have similar interpretations since their common point is Abu Talib's mentioning his belief in the [[Prophethood]] of the [[Prophet of Islam (s)]]. | ||
He had the position of Siqayat al-Haj. After Abd al-Muttalib, his father passed away, he took the guardianship of Muhammad ( | He had the position of [[Siqayat al-Haj]]. After [['Abd al-Muttalib]], his father passed away, he took the guardianship of Muhammad (s), his nephew, and greatly supported Muhammad (s) during his mission. It is quoted from the Prophet (s), "[[Quraysh]] feared me until Abu Talib was alive." [[Al-Shaykh al-Mufid]] narrated that when Abu Talib passed away, angel [[Gabriel]] came to the Prophet (s) and told him, "Go out of Mecca since you have no support in this city." | ||
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 [[Jinn|Jinns]] and people wonder." He was buried in Mecca beside the grave of his father Abd al-Muttalib in [[Hujun cemetery]]. | |||
== 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 | Abu Talib was born 35 years before the [[Prophet (s)]] (in about 536). 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 (a)|Prophet Abraham's (a)]] monotheism. Abu Talib's mother was daughter of [['Amr b. 'A'idh al-Makhzumi]]. Abu Talib was known with his [[kunya]] and his name was 'Abd Manaf. | ||
=== His Wife and Children === | === His Wife and Children === | ||
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== His Demise == | == His Demise == | ||
There are different reports on the day and month Abu Talib passed away, but according to | There are different reports on the day and month Abu Talib passed away, but according to [[Shi'a]] sources, he passed away on 26th of [[Rajab]] 10 years after the Prophet's (s) beginning of his mission (22nd of March, 619) and three days later [[Lady Khadija (a)]] passed away at the age of 85 years old. Some have mentioned his demise happened on 1st of [[Dhu al-Qi'da]] (23rd of June) or [[Shawwal]] (25th of May). 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 [[Jinn|Jinns]] and people wonder." He was buried in [[Mecca]] beside the grave of his father Abd al-Muttalib in [[Hujun cemetery]]. | ||