Abd al-Muttalib

Chief Leader of the Quraysh and grandfather of Muhammad (c.497–578)

Shayba ibn Hashim (Arabic: عَبْدَالْمُطْلِبٍ; c. 497–578), better known as Abd al-Muttalib was an Arab tribal leader who served as chieftain of the Banu Hashim. He was the grandfather of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

Caligraphy of Abd's name

Early life

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His father was Hashim ibn 'Abd Manaf.[1] His mother was Salma bint Amr.[2] Hashim died before Abd al-Muttalib was born.[1]

Chieftain of Banu Hashim

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When Muttallib died, Abd al-Muttalib succeeded him as the chieftain of the Banu Hashim. Following his uncle al-Muṭṭalib.[3]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Muhammad ibn Saad. Kitab al-Tabaqat al-Kabir. Translated by Haq, S. M. (1967). Ibn Sa'ad's Kitab al-Tabaqat al-Kabir Volume I Parts I & II. Delhi: Kitab Bhavan.
  2. "Banu Najjar". Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  3. Muhammad ibn Ishaq. Sirat Rasul Allah. Translated by Guillaume, A. (1955). The Life of Muhammad. Oxford University Press.