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Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib

Also known as: Abdullah, Abd Allah

Born: c. 546 CE

Died: c. 570 CE (age 24) — Died in Yathrib before Muhammad's birth

Era: pre-islamic-arabia

Father of Prophet Muhammad and son of Abd al-Muttalib, chief of the Hashim clan and custodian of the Ka’aba. Born c. 546 CE in Mecca, he was nearly sacrificed to fulfill his father’s vow but ransomed by 100 camels. Married Aminah bint Wahb of the Banu Zuhra clan around 569 CE, uniting two noble Quraysh families. Died on a trade journey to Yathrib c. 570 CE before Muhammad’s birth, leaving the future prophet fatherless.