Abd al-Muttalib

Chief Leader of the Quraysh and grandfather of Muhammad (c.497–578) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Abd al-Muttalib
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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.

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Caligraphy of Abd's name
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Early life

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

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

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