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al-ʿAbbās (RA) was one of the Prophet’s uncles, known for his kindness and generosity. He initially protected the Prophet ﷺ in Makkah though he had not yet accepted Islam publicly. He later embraced Islam before the conquest of Makkah. Role in the Prophet’s Life Even before embracing Islam openly, he defended the Prophet from Quraysh leaders. He witnessed key events like Badr (where he was captured and later released) and Hunayn, where his booming voice rallied the Muslims to return to the battlefield when they began to retreat. Later Life and Legacy He became known as the ancestor of the Abbasid dynasty, which later ruled the Muslim world. He was admired for his knowledge and deep respect for the Prophet ﷺ. Lessons for Muslims Today al-ʿAbbās shows that loyalty to family and Islam can come with patience and eventual commitment. His courage at Hunayn inspires Muslims to hold firm in times of trial. Sample Questions – al-ʿAbbās (RA) 10-mark: Write about the role of al-ʿAbbās in supporting the Prophet .ﷺ 4 -mark: What lesson can Muslims learn from al-ʿAbbās at the Battle of Hunayn? 3. Abū Ṭālib ibn Abd al-Mualib ṭṭ ﷺ Background and Relationship with the Prophet Abū Ṭālib was the Prophet’s uncle and guardian after the death of ʿAbd al-Mualib. He raised the Prophet ﷺ with kindness and loved him deeply, always protecting him from the Quraysh. ṭṭ Role in Early Islam Although Abū Ṭālib never accepted Islam, he defended the Prophet against Quraysh hostility. During the boycott of the Muslims in Shiʿb Abī Ṭālib, he endured hunger and hardship alongside the Prophet ﷺ out of loyalty. His protection was crucial in allowing the Prophet to continue his mission. Death and Legacy Abū Ṭālib died around 619 CE, the “Year of Sorrow,” shortly before Khadījah (RA). His death left the Prophet ﷺ vulnerable to Quraysh attacks. The Prophet ﷺ grieved, though he could not make him embrace Islam.