Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib
عبد الله بن عبد المطلبʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib
Father of Prophet Muhammad · Merchant
Biography
Abdullah was the most beloved son of Abdul-Muttalib and the father of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He was known for his handsome features and noble character. He was the subject of a famous incident where his father vowed to sacrifice one of his sons, and the lot fell on Abdullah. He was ransomed with 100 camels, an event that established the blood money tradition in Arabia. He married Aminah bint Wahb but died young in Medina at the age of 25 while returning from a trade journey to Syria, leaving behind his pregnant wife and a small inheritance.
Significance
Father of the Final Prophet, his life was ransomed by 100 camels, prefiguring the value of a human life in Islamic law.
Stories
The Sacrifice of Abdullah
'Abdullah: The father of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. His mother was Fatimah, daughter of 'Amr bin 'A'idh bin 'Imran bin Makhzum bin Yaqdha bin Murra. 'Abdulla…
Read the full story →The Blessed Union
'Abdul-Muttalib chose Amina, daughter of Wahab bin 'Abd Munaf bin Zahra bin Kilab, as a wife for his son, 'Abdullah. She thus, in the light of this an…
Read the full story →The Death of Abdullah
Soon after the marriage, 'Abdullah was sent by his father to buy dates in Madinah where he died. In another version, 'Abdullah went to Syria on a trad…
Read the full story →The Legacy of Abdul-Muttalib
'Abdul-Muttalib: We have already known that after the death of Hashim, the charge of pilgrims' food and water went to his brother Al-Muttalib bin 'Abd…
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