Abd al-Muttalib

Shayba ibn Hashim (Arabic: عَبْدَالْمُطْلِبٍ; ), better known as Abd al-Muttalib was an Arab tribal leader who served as chieftain of the Banu Hashim. He was the grandfather of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

 Early life 
His father was Hashim ibn 'Abd Manaf.Muhammad ibn Saad. Kitab al-Tabaqat al-Kabir. Translated by Haq, S. M. (1967). Ibn Sa'ad's Kitab al-Tabaqat al-Kabir Volume I Parts I & II. Delhi: Kitab Bhavan. His mother was Salma bint Amr. Hashim died before Abd al-Muttalib was born.

 Chieftain of Banu Hashim 
When Muttallib died, Abd al-Muttalib succeeded him as the chieftain of the Banu Hashim. Following his uncle al-Muṭṭalib.Muhammad ibn Ishaq. Sirat Rasul Allah. Translated by Guillaume, A. (1955). The Life of Muhammad. Oxford University Press.

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