Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib

AncientPoliticianQuraysh-545 — ?

Father of Muhammad, died before his birth.

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Quick Facts

Born

545 BCE

Country

Quraysh

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)62

Influence (20%)69

Legacy (20%)57

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score61.5

Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib — Complete Timeline

570 AD

Marriage to Aminah bint WahbPolitical Action◆ Major

Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib married Aminah bint Wahb of the Banu Zuhrah clan. This marriage united two prominent Quraysh families. Aminah became pregnant with Muhammad, but Abdullah died before his son's birth, leaving Muhammad an orphan.

MarriageQurayshMuhammad

Impact: regional

Death Before Muhammad's BirthOther◆ Major

Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib died on a trading journey to Syria or Medina, before his son Muhammad was born. He was buried in Medina. His death left his wife Aminah and his father Abd al-Muttalib to care for the future prophet.

DeathMuhammadOrphan

Impact: regionaltragic