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'''Abu Lahab ibn 'Abdul Muttalib''' (أبو لهب) was a half paternal uncle of [[Muhammad]], a leader of the Quraysh, and a staunch critic of [[Islam]]. He is one of the few Arabs to be mentioned by name in the [[Qur'an]], who were alive during Muhammad's [[revelation]]s. | '''Abu Lahab ibn 'Abdul Muttalib''' (أبو لهب) was a half paternal uncle of [[Muhammad]], a leader of the Quraysh, and a staunch critic of [[Islam]]. He is one of the few Arabs to be mentioned by name in the [[Qur'an]], who were alive during Muhammad's [[revelation]]s. | ||
== In the Qur'an == | |||
The 111st chapter of the Qur'an is titled "Lahab", and is entirely about the fate of Abu Lahab and his wife. | |||
{{Quote|1={{Quran|111|1-5}}|2=The power of Abu Lahab will perish, and he will perish. | {{Quote|1={{Quran|111|1-5}}|2=The power of Abu Lahab will perish, and he will perish. | ||
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{{Quote|1={{Bukhari|6|60|293}}, see also {{Bukhari|2|23|477}}, {{Bukhari|6|60|325}}, {{Bukhari|6|60|495-497}}, & {{Muslim|1|406}}|2=Narrated Ibn Abbas: When the Verse:--'And warn your tribe of near-kindred, was revealed, the Prophet ascended the Safa (mountain) and started calling, "O Bani Fihr! O Bani 'Adi!" addressing various tribes of Quraish till they were assembled. Those who could not come themselves, sent their messengers to see what was there. Abu Lahab and other people from Quraish came and the Prophet then said, "Suppose I told you that there is an (enemy) cavalry in the valley intending to attack you, would you believe me?" They said, "Yes, for we have not found you telling anything other than the truth." He then said, "I am a warner to you in face of a terrific punishment." Abu Lahab said (to the Prophet) "May your hands perish all this day. Is it for this purpose you have gathered us?" Then it was revealed: "Perish the hands of Abu Lahab (one of the Prophet's uncles), and perish he! His wealth and his children will not profit him...." (111.1-5)}} | {{Quote|1={{Bukhari|6|60|293}}, see also {{Bukhari|2|23|477}}, {{Bukhari|6|60|325}}, {{Bukhari|6|60|495-497}}, & {{Muslim|1|406}}|2=Narrated Ibn Abbas: When the Verse:--'And warn your tribe of near-kindred, was revealed, the Prophet ascended the Safa (mountain) and started calling, "O Bani Fihr! O Bani 'Adi!" addressing various tribes of Quraish till they were assembled. Those who could not come themselves, sent their messengers to see what was there. Abu Lahab and other people from Quraish came and the Prophet then said, "Suppose I told you that there is an (enemy) cavalry in the valley intending to attack you, would you believe me?" They said, "Yes, for we have not found you telling anything other than the truth." He then said, "I am a warner to you in face of a terrific punishment." Abu Lahab said (to the Prophet) "May your hands perish all this day. Is it for this purpose you have gathered us?" Then it was revealed: "Perish the hands of Abu Lahab (one of the Prophet's uncles), and perish he! His wealth and his children will not profit him...." (111.1-5)}} | ||
== Family == | ==Family== | ||
Abu Lahab's wife '''Umm Jamil bint Harb''' (أم جميل بنت حرب) finds mention in the following narration: | Abu Lahab's wife '''Umm Jamil bint Harb''' (أم جميل بنت حرب) finds mention in the following narration: | ||
{{Quote|1={{Bukhari|6|60|475}}, see also {{Bukhari|6|61|506}}|2=Narrated Jundub bin Sufyan: Once Allah's Apostle became sick and could not offer his night prayer (Tahajjud) for two or three nights. Then a lady (the wife of Abu Lahab) came and said, "O Muhammad! I think that your Satan has forsaken you, for I have not seen him with you for two or three nights!" On that Allah revealed: 'By the fore-noon, and by the night when it darkens, your Lord (O Muhammad) has neither forsaken you, nor hated you.' (93.1-3)}} | {{Quote|1={{Bukhari|6|60|475}}, see also {{Bukhari|6|61|506}}|2=Narrated Jundub bin Sufyan: Once Allah's Apostle became sick and could not offer his night prayer (Tahajjud) for two or three nights. Then a lady (the wife of Abu Lahab) came and said, "O Muhammad! I think that your Satan has forsaken you, for I have not seen him with you for two or three nights!" On that Allah revealed: 'By the fore-noon, and by the night when it darkens, your Lord (O Muhammad) has neither forsaken you, nor hated you.' (93.1-3)}} | ||
== Miscellaneous == | ==Miscellaneous== | ||
Abu Lahab is also noted for having freed Muhammad's wet nurse, who had previously been enslaved: | Abu Lahab is also noted for having freed Muhammad's wet nurse, who had previously been enslaved: | ||
{{Quote|{{Bukhari|7|64|285}}|Narrated Um Habiba: | {{Quote|{{Bukhari|7|64|285}}|Narrated Um Habiba: | ||
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| Abū lahab ibn 'Abd al-Muṭṭalib | |
| Born | ʿAbd al-ʿUzzā ibn ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib c. 549 Mecca |
|---|---|
| Died | c. 624 (aged 74-75) Mecca |
| Residence | Mecca |
| Occupation | Major Chief of Quraysh |
| Predecessor | Abu Talib ibn Abd al-Muttalib |
| Successor | Abu Sufyan |
| Spouse | Umm Jamil bint Harb |
| Children | Utaybah bin Abu Lahab Utbah ibn Abi Lahab Mutaib bin Abu Lahab Durrah bint Abu Lahab Uzzā bint Abu Lahab Khālida bint Abi Lahab |
| Parents | Abdul Muttalib (father) Lubnā bint Hājar (mother) Abu Talib ibn Abd al-Muttalib Abdullah ibn Abdul-Muttalib |
Abu Lahab ibn 'Abdul Muttalib (أبو لهب) was a half paternal uncle of Muhammad, a leader of the Quraysh, and a staunch critic of Islam. He is one of the few Arabs to be mentioned by name in the Qur'an, who were alive during Muhammad's revelations.
In the Qur'an
The 111st chapter of the Qur'an is titled "Lahab", and is entirely about the fate of Abu Lahab and his wife.
The power of Abu Lahab will perish, and he will perish.
His wealth and gains will not exempt him.
He will be plunged in flaming Fire,
And his wife, the wood-carrier,
Will have upon her neck a halter of palm-fibre.The Hadith provide historical context for the revelation of Surah 111:
Narrated Ibn Abbas: When the Verse:--'And warn your tribe of near-kindred, was revealed, the Prophet ascended the Safa (mountain) and started calling, "O Bani Fihr! O Bani 'Adi!" addressing various tribes of Quraish till they were assembled. Those who could not come themselves, sent their messengers to see what was there. Abu Lahab and other people from Quraish came and the Prophet then said, "Suppose I told you that there is an (enemy) cavalry in the valley intending to attack you, would you believe me?" They said, "Yes, for we have not found you telling anything other than the truth." He then said, "I am a warner to you in face of a terrific punishment." Abu Lahab said (to the Prophet) "May your hands perish all this day. Is it for this purpose you have gathered us?" Then it was revealed: "Perish the hands of Abu Lahab (one of the Prophet's uncles), and perish he! His wealth and his children will not profit him...." (111.1-5)
Family
Abu Lahab's wife Umm Jamil bint Harb (أم جميل بنت حرب) finds mention in the following narration:
Narrated Jundub bin Sufyan: Once Allah's Apostle became sick and could not offer his night prayer (Tahajjud) for two or three nights. Then a lady (the wife of Abu Lahab) came and said, "O Muhammad! I think that your Satan has forsaken you, for I have not seen him with you for two or three nights!" On that Allah revealed: 'By the fore-noon, and by the night when it darkens, your Lord (O Muhammad) has neither forsaken you, nor hated you.' (93.1-3)
Sahih Bukhari 6:60:475, see also Sahih Bukhari 6:61:506
Miscellaneous
Abu Lahab is also noted for having freed Muhammad's wet nurse, who had previously been enslaved:
Narrated Um Habiba:
(the wife of the Prophet) I said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! Will you marry my sister, the daughter of Abu Sufyan." The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Do you like that?" I said, "Yes, for I am not your only wife, and the person I like most to share the good with me, is my sister." He said, "That is not lawful for me." I said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! We have heard that you want to marry Durra, the daughter of Abu Salama." He said, "You mean the daughter of Um Salama?" I said, "Yes." He said, "Even if she were not my stepdaughter, she is unlawful for me, for she is my foster niece. Thuwaiba suckled me and Abu Salama. So you should not present to me your daughters and sisters." Narrated 'Urwa: Thuwaiba had been a slave girl whom Abu Lahab had emancipated.