The Legacy of Abdul-Muṭṭalib

During the travels of Hāshim, he married a noble woman from Yathrib. <break time="0.8s" />

From this marriage, a boy was born. <break time="0.8s" /> His name was Shaybah. <break time="0.8s" /> Before the child grew,

Hāshim passed away during a trade journey. <break time="0.8s" /> Shaybah remained in Yathrib, raised by his mother

among her people. <break time="0.8s" /> Years later, Hāshim’s brother, al-Muṭṭalib, traveled to Yathrib. <break time="0.8s" />

He found the boy, recognized his lineage, and brought him back to Makkah. <break time="0.8s" />

When the people saw the child arrive with al-Muṭṭalib, they assumed the boy

was his servant. <break time="0.8s" /> So they called him: ‘Abdul-Muṭṭalib. <break time="0.8s" /> The name remained. <break time="0.8s" /> From this child

would come leadership, honor, and protection for the Sacred House. <break time="0.8s" /> And through him,