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Maulana \u00b4Abdul-Muttalib AS<\/sup> succeeded his father Moulana Hashim AS<\/sup>. He is Rasulullah\u2019s SA<\/sup> paternal grandfather (jadd<\/em>), and his preeminence is attributed to his consanguinity with RasulullahSA<\/sup> and the short time period between his lifetime and the birth of RasulullahSA<\/sup>.\u00a0 He was of noble blood and blessed with honor and glory that soon allowed him to lead Quraysh, take over the various responsibilities of the city of Makkah, and gain prominence throughout the Arabian Peninsula.<\/p>\n

Birth<\/strong><\/p>\n

His mother was Salmaa bint `Amr bin Zaid. When visiting Madinah, Maulana Hashim, Maulana \u00b4Abdul-Muttalib\u2019s father stayed at \u00b4Amr bin Zaid\u2019s residence. He saw Salmaa and proposed to his father that his daughter be married to him. Her father accepted his proposal and they were wed upon the condition that should Salmaa conceive she would be allowed to travel back to Madinah so that she may give birth in her native city. As the birth of her noble child drew near, Moulana Hashim AS<\/sup> brought her to Madinah and continued onto Shaam for trade, during this journey he passed away in present-day Giza.<\/p>\n

Maulana \u00b4Abdul-Muttalib was born in Madinah and named \u2018Shayba\u2019 for the white streaks he possessed in his hair. His mother raised him in Madinah until one day a man from Banu Haarith bin \u00b4Abd Man\u0101f visited Madinah and passed upon a group of children practicing archery of whom Maulana \u00b4Abdul-Muttalib was the most talented and skilled. While playing with the group of children he was chanting, \u201cI am the son of Hashim, and I am the son of the noble leaders.\u201d Upon witnessing this scene, the man asked Maulana \u00b4Abdul-Muttalib his name to which he responded, \u201cI am Shaybah son of Hashim who is son of \u00b4Abd Man\u0101f, I am the son of the Leader of Makkah.\u201d The man replied, \u2018May Allah grant you barakat<\/em>, and may he bestow us with many more such as you\u2019. In turn, Maulana \u00b4Abdul-Muttalib asked him you he was, he replied \u2018one of your people\u2019. Maulana \u00b4Abdul-Muttalib answered, \u2018May Allah grant you a long life, welcome!\u2019 He then proceeded to ask about him and whether there was anything he could do for him, all of which made a lasting impression on the man from Makkah.<\/p>\n

After returning to Makkah, the man immediately approached Muttalib son of Maulana \u00b4Abd Man\u0101f AS<\/sup> , who was sitting on a rock, and discreetly informed him of his meeting with Maulana Abdulmuttalib. Muttalib exclaimed, \u201cIndeed, I had forgotten him.\u201d He then swore to not return to his family and possessions until he visited him. Thus, Muttalib immediately left for the quarter of Bani Najjar \u00a0in Mad\u012bnah where he found Maulana \u00b4Abdul-Muttalib AS<\/sup>. He approached him and told him that he has come to take him.\u00a0 Maulana \u00b4Abdul-Muttalib AS<\/sup> accepted to accompany him to Makkah. When they reached Makkah, people questioned Muttalib about the identity of the child accompanying him. He replied that this is a young slave-boy that he has bought to be in his service.\u00a0 Mutallib took Maulana \u00b4Abdul-Muttalib AS<\/sup> home in order to change his clothes. Once ready, he brought him before a meeting of Banu \u00b4Abd Manaf and announced that this is the son of your brother Maulana Hashim AS<\/sup>. They responded, \u201cyesterday you told us that he was your servant (\u00b4abd<\/em>).\u201d Following this, he became known as \u00b4Abdulmuttalib, the servant of Muttalib.<\/p>\n

Muttallib attended to his upbringing which was founded upon good character, noble traits, leadership and honour, with Maulana \u00b4Abdul-Muttalib AS<\/sup> becoming known as \u2018Shaybat al-Hamd\u2019. Many panegyric odes were composed by contemporary poets in his praise and in praise of Banu \u00b4Abd Man\u0101f to whom he was the rightful heir. \u00a0In one such poem written in praise of Maulana \u00b4Abdul-Muttalib and Banu \u00b4Abd Man\u0101f by Huzefa bin Ghaanim who was freed by him after being taken as a slave. He says in three of its verses:<\/p>\n

\u201cIn praise of Shaybat al-Hamd whose countenance illuminates the night like the bright moon.<\/p>\n

Their men are the greatest of all men and their lineage is like the lineage of kings, it will never end.<\/p>\n

Whenever you come across their youth you will find that that they are following the footsteps of their father.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of the most distinct deeds of Maulana Abdulmuttalib was his efforts in protecting the Ka\u00b4abah when it was marched upon by Abrahat, the then ruler of Yemen. This incident is mentioned explicitly in Surat al-Fil. As the rest of Quraysh fled Makkah upon hearing of the incoming army lead by Abrahat, Maulana \u00b4Abdul-Muttalib AS<\/sup> remained resolute and exclaimed that, \u201cBy Allah, I will not leave Allah\u2019s sacred area seeking honor elsewhere\u201d.<\/p>\n

When Abrahat first reached Makkah his soldiers seized camels that belonged to Maulana \u00b4Abdul-Muttalib AS<\/sup>. News of Maulana Abdulmuttalib\u2019s AS<\/sup> resolve to remain in the haram<\/em> had also reached Abrahat. When he first beheld Maulana \u00b4Abdul-Muttalib, he was awed by his beauty and great stature. He sat him beside him and asked him if he needed anything. Maulana \u00b4Abdul-Muttalib AS<\/sup> replied, \u201cYes, your people have taken some camels of mine, command that they be returned to me.\u201d Abrahat was taken aback upon hearing this reply, \u201cYour esteemed persona has fallen in my eyes. I thought you would ask me not to destroy the Ka\u00b4abah, but instead you ask me of worthless camels\u201d. Maulana Abdulmuttalib responded, \u201cIndeed, I have asked you of what I am master of, while the Ka\u00b4abah too has a master who will surely prevent you from destroying it if he so wishes\u201d. These words resonated with Abrahat and greatly enhanced his respect for him and he returned to him his camels. The story of the fate of Abrahat and his army, and how Allah Ta\u00b4ala protected his Ka\u00b4aba is well cited and known.<\/p>\n

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May Allah Ta\u00b4ala grant al-Dai al-Ajal Syedna Aali Qadr Mufaddal Saifuddin, whose radiant countenance illuminates our lives a long and prosperous life till the Day of Qiyaamat. And may He continue to protect the Ka\u00b4abah from all those who attempt to bring destruction to it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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