ABU TALIB,S DEATH

Abu Talib became very frail due to the hardships he had to suffer during the three-year boycott. Very soon, after the boycott was lifted, he died. This was the ninth year of prophethood. At the time Ali was nineteen years old,

The tribal system prevalent in the time of the Prophet was one, which gave protection to individuals. It was seldom that anyone could survive without it. After Abu Talib,s death, his responsibilities descended upon Abu Lahab. Since Abu Lahab refused to extend any protection to him, the Prophet began seeking the protection of some other tribe, so that he could continue his preaching work. Eventually, Mutim ibn Adi agreed to protect the Prophet, who shielded by the swords of Mutim,s sons, once again entered the city walls.

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                 ABDUR-RAHEEM AZMI