‘Abdu Manaf — Seal of the Prophets Vol. 1
Introduction
In this discourse from The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 1), Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra) details the historical events and scholarly insights surrounding ‘Abdu Manaf.
Book Series: The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 1)
Author: Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra)
Section: III-Makkah, the Ka’bah & the Quraish
Pages: Book pp. 117–117 (PDF pp. 141–141)
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Historical Account
‘Abdu Qusaiyy. Since ‘Abdud-Dār was the eldest, upon his deathbed Qusaiyy entrusted the entirety of his responsibilities, namely, the three offices in the custodianship of the Ka‘bah, Dārun-Nadwah and Liwā’ to him. However, ‘Abdud-Dār was not a man of his father’s ability and intelligence. Therefore, and Nawfal, all four of them inherited the abilities of their father. As such, custodianship of the Ka‘bah from the children of ‘Abdud-Dār, upon which both parties fell into mutual dissention. Some of the tribes of the Quraish took one side while the others took another. All were at the brink of war, but ultimately a decision was made in peace and harmony. The two offices of Rifādah and words, the administration of Dārun-Nadwah, Liwā’ and Ḥijābah, remained with custodian of the tasks of Siqāyah and Rifādah.
Book Series: The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 1)
Section: III-Makkah, the Ka’bah & the Quraish | Navigation: « Previous: [Darun-Nadwah] | Next: [Hashim] »