Abū Lahab

Uncle of the Islamic prophet Muḥammad (c.549-c.624)
Person human Q337012
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Abū Lahab was born in 549 in Mecca . He died on January 1, 624, in Mecca . His occupation included roles as a merchant, politician, and dissident [1].

His father was Abd al-Muttalib [2]. He was married to Umm Jamil [2].

Abū Lahab had several children, including Utbah ibn Abi Lahab, Utaybah bin Abu Lahab, Mutaib bin Abu Lahab, Durrah bint Abu Lahab, Azza bint Abi-làhab, and Khalida bint Abi Lahab .

Abū Lahab

Summary

Abū Lahab is a human[1]. He was born in Mecca[2]. He was born on 549[3]. He died in Mecca[4]. He died on January 1, 624[5]. He worked as a merchant[6], politician[7], and dissident[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,683 views/month, #6,882 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Mecca[2], Abū Lahab…
  • Abū Lahab died in Mecca[4].
  • Abū Lahab was born on 549[3].
  • Abū Lahab died on January 1, 624[5].
  • Abū Lahab's father was Abd al-Muttalib[10].
  • Abū Lahab's mother was Lubna bint Hajar[11].
  • Among Abū Lahab's spouses was Umm Jamil[12].
  • A child of Abū Lahab was Utbah ibn Abi Lahab[13].
  • A child of Abū Lahab was Utaybah bin Abu Lahab[14].
  • A child of Abū Lahab was Mutaib bin Abu Lahab[15].
  • A child of Abū Lahab was Durrah bint Abu Lahab[16].
  • A child of Abū Lahab was Azza bint Abi-làhab[17].
  • A child of Abū Lahab was Khalida bint Abi Lahab[18].
  • Abū Lahab's professions included merchant[6].
  • Abū Lahab's professions included politician[7].
  • Abū Lahab's professions included dissident[8].
  • Abū Lahab is recorded as male[19].
  • Abū Lahab's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Abū Lahab's Commons category is recorded as Abu Lahab[21].
  • Abū Lahab's given name is recorded as Abd al-Uzza[22].
  • Abū Lahab's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica Online[23].
  • Abū Lahab's described by source is recorded as Encyclopaedia of the Qur'ān[24].
  • Abū Lahab's described by source is recorded as Encyclopaedia Islamica[25].
  • Abū Lahab's described by source is recorded as Encyclopaedia of Islam, 1st edition[26].
  • Abū Lahab's described by source is recorded as Encyclopaedia of Islam New Edition Online (EI-2 English)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Abū Lahab was born in Mecca[2]. He was born on 549[3]. His father was Abd al-Muttalib[10]. His mother was Lubna bint Hajar[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include merchant[6], politician[7], and dissident[8].

Personal Life

Abū Lahab was married to Umm Jamil[12]. Children include Utbah ibn Abi Lahab[13], a merchant[28], of Arabian Peninsula[29]; Utaybah bin Abu Lahab[14]; Mutaib bin Abu Lahab[15]; Durrah bint Abu Lahab[16]; Azza bint Abi-làhab[17]; and Khalida bint Abi Lahab[18].

Death and Burial

Abū Lahab died on January 1, 624[5]. He passed away in Mecca[4].

Why It Matters

Abū Lahab ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,683 views/month, #6,882 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Abū Lahab born?

Abū Lahab was born in Mecca[2].

Where did Abū Lahab die?

Abū Lahab died in Mecca[4].

Who were Abū Lahab's parents?

Abū Lahab's father was Abd al-Muttalib[10]. Abū Lahab's mother was Lubna bint Hajar[11].

Who was Abū Lahab married to?

Abū Lahab's spouses include Umm Jamil[12].

What did Abū Lahab do for work?

Abū Lahab worked as merchant[6], politician[7], and dissident[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q80199434. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q80209514. wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . dorar.net. dorar.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . britannica.com. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . referenceworks.brill.com. Retrieved . referenceworks.brill.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . referenceworks.brill.com. Retrieved . referenceworks.brill.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . referenceworks.brill.com. Retrieved . referenceworks.brill.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . referenceworks.brill.com. Retrieved . referenceworks.brill.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp02337893
    Described by source Encyclopædia Britannica Online, Encyclopaedia of the Qur'ān, Encyclopaedia Islamica +6
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  2. 16d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Mecca
    Sibling Safiyyah bint ‘Abd al-Muttalib, Abd Allah ibn Abd al-Muttalib, Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib +6
    Father Abd al-Muttalib
    Spouse Umm Jamil
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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