Family
Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib
Abbas links the Prophet's family history with later Abbasid political legitimacy.
Notable contribution
Served as a respected elder of the Prophet's clan and became the ancestor claimed by Abbasid caliphs.
Profile notes
- He belonged to Banu Hashim and was an uncle of the Prophet.
- Later Abbasid rulers traced their lineage to him.
- He is remembered as a senior figure among the Prophet's relatives.