ʿAbdullāh ibn Abī Shaybah

ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib, originally named Shayba ibn Hashim, belonged to the Banu Hashim clan of the Quraysh tribe in Mecca during the late 6th century CE. Raised initially in Yathrib, he later became chief of the Banu Hashim after his uncle Muttalib's death. He is famed for rediscovering the Zamzam Well, a sacred water source for pilgrims, and for his leadership during the Year of the Elephant when he defended the Kaaba against the army of Abrahah. He made a notable vow to sacrifice one of his sons, which was ultimately averted through a divination involving camels. He fathered several children, including Abdullah, the father of Muhammad, and other significant figures in early Islamic history. He died around 578 CE, leaving a lasting legacy in Arabian history and Islamic tradition.