Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib

leader of Banu Hashim, a clan of the Qurayshi tribe of Mecca (c.535-c.619)
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Summary

Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib was born on 540[1] in Mecca[2]. He died on January 1, 619[3], in Mecca[4]. He worked as a merchant[5] and poet[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,925 views/month, #6,757 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Abd al-Muttalib[8]
  • Mother: Fatima bint Amr[9]
  • Spouse: Fatimah bint Asad[10]
  • Child: Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib[11], Ja'far ibn Abī Tālib[12], Aqil ibn Abi Talib[13], Talib ibn Abi Talib[14], Jumanah bint Abi Talib[15], Fakhitah bint Abi Talib[16], Rayta bint Abi Talib[17], Asma bint Abi Talib[18], Taliq ibn Abī Ṭālib[19]
  • Native language: Arabic[20]
  • Notable work: لامية أبي طالب[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Commons category: Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib[23]
  • Given name: Abd Manaf[24], İmran[25]
  • Relative: Muhammad[26]
  • Medical condition: limp[27]
  • Described by source: The Nuttall Encyclopædia[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[29]
  • Name in native language: أبو طالب بن عبد المطلب[30]
  • Sibling: Safiyyah bint ‘Abd al-Muttalib[31], Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib[32], Harith ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib[33], Abd Allah ibn Abd al-Muttalib[34], Az-Zubayr ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib[35], Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib[36], Al-Muqawwim ibn Abdul-muttalib[37], Abū Lahab[38], Umama bint Abdulmuttalib[39]
  • Last words: هو على ملة عبد المطلب[40]

Why It Matters

Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib born?

Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib's place of birth was Mecca[2].

Where did Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib die?

Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib passed away in Mecca[4].

Who were Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib's parents?

Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib's father was Abd al-Muttalib[8]. Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib's mother was Fatima bint Amr[9].

Who was Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib married to?

Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib's spouses include Fatimah bint Asad[10].

What did Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib do for work?

Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib worked as a merchant[5] and poet[6].

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  7. [11] ↑ . Q80210575. wikidata.org.
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  20. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · ForzaGreen · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → The Nuttall Encyclopædia
    Name in native language → {'lang': 'ar', 'text': 'أبو طالب بن عبد المطلب'}
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ Name in native language: عبد مناف بن عبد المطلب بن هاشم, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/269158|batch #269158]]"
  2. 15w ago · Medineli92 · 2026-07-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image → New York Public Library, Spencer Collection Turk. MS. 3 Siyar-i Nabî fol. 64v Mu
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Image: New York Public Library, Spencer Collection Turk. MS. 3 Siyar-i Nabî fol. 64v Muhammad tries to convert Abu Talib to Islam on his deathbed.jpg"
  3. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
    Child → Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib, Ja'far ibn Abī Tālib, Aqil ibn Abi Talib +6
    Relative → Muhammad
    Sex or gender → male
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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