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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Islamic Question & Answer Question 29 : Did Abu-talib Die As a Believer of Islam Such That the Shia Consider It an Honor To Visit His Shrine?

Thus, the prophets household are the companions of the holy Quran and are introduced as beacons of lights to guide the Muslims all over the world and these are none other than the twelve holy Imams of the prophet's household who are the firm protectors of the tradition of the God's messenger from any fabrication, and are reagrded the bearers of true knowledge.

The commander of the faithful, Ali bin Abi talib is also mentioned to have been from the tribe of Bani-Hashim, pointing to another clear witness for the correctness of the Shias speech, regarding the recognition of this sacred household; where he said: "The leaders (imams) from the tribe of Quraish are from the family of Bani-hashim, others do not have the guardianship over the people and the ruler ship of the other rulers is but unfounded!" Result: Of the sum of the mentioned narrations, the visages of both the realities become crystal clear: ANSWER: According to the view of the Shias, AbuTalib, the Son of Abdul Muttalib and the father of the Commander of the faithful, the uncle of the honorable prophet of Islam is a believer in the message of God and His prophet, and was a supporter of the Prophet during difficulties and hardships right from the early period of Islam.

The Family of Abu talib: He was born in the family of 'Abdul-Muttalib', the Prophet's grandfather who happened to be the hero of the followers of the religion of Prophet Ebrahim, the friend of God. Abdul-Muttalib never desisted in worshipping Allah and supporting the truthful religion of unity, and this is clearly noted throughout the pages of History.

It all began when Abraham came with a heavy army of elephants aiming to destroy the Holy sanctuary of Kaaba and in the midst of their path; some of the camels of Abdul-Muttalib were confiscated.