Talib ibn Abi Talib
Talib ibn Abi Talib () (556–624) was a first cousin of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and a brother of Ali. Family. He was born in Mecca, the eldest son of Abu Talib ibn Abdul Muttalib and of Fatimah bint Asad. The young Muhammad lived in their house from the time he and Talib were both eight years old. He was childless. Inheritance Law. When Abu Talib died in 620, his inheritance was divided between Talib and his brother Aqeel. Their two younger brothers, Ja'far and Ali, did not inherit anything. Battle of Badr. In 624 Talib set  out with the Meccan army to rescue the merchant-caravan that was threatened with a Muslim attack. When word came from Abu Sufyan that the caravan had arrived safely home so there was no need to continue the march, some of the Quraysh nevertheless wanted to continue as far as Badr. They said to Talib: "We know, O Son of Hashim, that if you have come out with us, your heart is with Muhammad." A poem about his decision to return to Mecca is attributed to him. <poem>"O God, if Talib goes forth to war unwillingly with one of  these squadrons," "Let him be the plundered not the plunderer, the vanquished not the victor."</poem> After some discussion, Talib decided not to accompany them. Talib never arrived in Mecca. He was never seen again and his body was never found.