Person

Abu Jahl

أبو جهل

Abu Hisham

d. 624 CE

A chief of the Banu Makhzum and one of the foremost opponents of Muhammad in Mecca, leader of the boycott against Banu Hashim.

Significance

Leader of Quraysh opposition against Muhammad

Stated motivation

Oppose Muhammad and Islam
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