Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib
Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib was a merchant and poet (540–619). He was born in Mecca.
Also recorded as Imran · Abd Manaf · Abu-Thaleb
Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib

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- Born
- 540 · Mecca.
- Died
- 619 · Mecca.
- Occupation
- merchant · poet
- Languages
- Arabic
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Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib was a merchant and poet (540–619). He was born in Mecca.
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The authorities additionally record the headings Imran, Abd Manaf and Abu-Thaleb. His recorded language was Arabic. He was the child of Abd al-Muttalib and Fatima bint Amr. He married Fatimah bint Asad. 4 children are recorded: Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib, Ja'far ibn Abī Tālib, Aqil ibn Abi Talib and Talib ibn Abi Talib. Other recorded relations include Muhammad.

Islamic miniature of Abû Tâlib, 'Abbâs ibn al-Muttalib, and other leaders of the Quraysh question Muhammad about Isra' and Mi'raj
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540
Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib born at Mecca.
619
Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib died at Mecca.
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