Person

Abu Talib ibn Abd al-Muttalib

أبو طالب بن عبد المطلب

d. 619 CE Quraysh

Uncle and protector of Muhammad who cared for him after his grandfather's death until his own death in 619.

Significance

Uncle and guardian of Muhammad who protected him during early persecution

Reputation in tradition

respected protector

Stated motivation

Protector of Muhammad

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Father

Abd al-Muttalib ibn Hashim (عبد المطلب بن هاشم)

Children (1)

Ali ibn Abi Talib (علي بن أبي طالب)

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