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Subject: 2 Abu-Talib's Behavior towards the Proph
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abbabk 9.04.16 - 02:35pm
2 Abu-Talib's Behavior towards the Prophet: a Sign of His Faith.
Famous Muslim historians have narrated a multitude of events clearly indicating Abu-Talib's singularly sacrifice in defending the holy Prophet, all showing his unwavering belief.
a. To support Islam and guard the holy Prophet (a.s), Abu-Talib chose to remain with the Prophet at Shi'b Abu-Talib rather than heading the Quraysh. There, he remained and endured all the difficulties until the economic sanction came to an end.[1]
b. In addition, Abu-Talib has bid his dear son, 'Ali, to support the Messenger of God in full, and to accompany him in all the difficulties Islam faced in its early days.
c. In his commentary on Nahj al-Balaghah, Ibn Abi'l-Hadid quotes the following words Abu-Talib had told his son, 'Ali (a.s): The Messenger of God invites you to what is good, so follow him.[2]
All these valuable services Abu-Talib has rendered the holy Prophet (a.s), as well as the sincere sacrifices he had made in safeguarding the holy cause of Islam are the clearest proofs to his faith. Accordingly Ibn Abi'l-Hadid, the great Muslim scholar writes the following poem depicting the vital role Abu-Talib played in defending the holy Prophet and his religion:
Had it not been for Abu-Talib and his son,
Islam would've never gotten into shape.
His home in Mecca, a shelter to the Prophet;
His son in Yathrib, drowned in the whirlpool of death
Never can Abu-Talib's glory be marred,
Neither by idle talkers, nor by those knowing
But pretending ignorance.[3]
Refrences:
[1] al-Sirah al-Halabiyyah, vol. 1, p. 134; (b) Tarikh al-Khamis, vol. 1, p. 253-254, Beirut ed; Sirat Ibn Husham, vol. 1, p,. 189, Beirut; Sharh Nahj al-Balaghah by Ibn Abi'l-Hadid, vol. 14, p. 52, second ed.; Tarikh al-Ya'qubi, vol. 2, p. 6, printed in Najaf. Al-Isabah, vol. 4, p. 115, 7th ed.; al-Tabaqat al-Kubra, vol. 1, p. 119, Beirut ed. 1380 A.H.
[2] Sharh Nahj al-Balaghah by Ibn Abi'l-Hadid, vol. 14, p. 53, second ed.
[3] Ibid. *
