Al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib was a paternal uncle and sahabi (companion) of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, just three years older than his nephew. A wealthy merchant, during the early years of Islam he protected Muhammad while he was in Mecca, but only became a convert after the Battle of Badr in 624 CE (2 AH). His descendants founded the Abbasid Caliphate in 750.
- Occupation
- merchant, statesperson
- Citizenship
- Rashidun Caliphate
- Born
- 568, 566
- Died
- February 15, 653, 653, 652
