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turned to leave Abu Talib realized his firm resolve and called out, “Dear nephew” and the
Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, turned to him. Abu Talib said,
“Continue with your message because I swear by Allah that I will never desert you.”

THE HARDSHIP THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH
EXPERIENCE AFTER THE DEATH OF ABU TALIB

Abdullah, son of Ja‟far narrates that when Abu Talib passed away, a fool from amongst
the fools of the Koraysh approached the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon
him, and threw sand at him. When the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon
him, returned home, one of his daughters wiped the sand from his face and then began
to cry. He said to her, “O beloved daughter, do not weep because Allah will protect your
father.” He also told her, “Until Abut Talib passed away, the Koraysh dared not to do
anything unpleasant to me, but now they have started.”

Abu Hurayrah said that when Abu Talib passed away, the Koraysh started to treat the
Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, very harshly. The Messenger of
Allah, praise and peace be upon him, was heard to say, “O my uncle, I am feeling your
loss very quickly.”