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The Sons of Jahsh, Ja‘far, and Other Families Accept Islam
English rendering of the source section
Local English translation from the Arabic text; biographical variants and editorial notes are preserved.
This local English rendering may condense the Arabic narration and editorial notes. It is not a complete published English edition. Consult the Arabic source for exact wording and context.
Read the corresponding Arabic sectionIbn Ishaq lists ‘Abd Allah ibn Jahsh and his brother Abu Ahmad, both allies of Banu Umayyah; Ja‘far ibn Abi Talib and his wife Asma bint ‘Umays; Hatib ibn al-Harith and his wife Fatimah bint al-Mujallal; Hatib’s brother Hattab and his wife Fukayhah; Ma‘mar ibn al-Harith; al-Sa’ib ibn ‘Uthman ibn Maz‘un; al-Muttalib ibn Azhar and his wife Ramlah; and al-Nahham, whose name was Nu‘aym ibn ‘Abd Allah. The notes say ‘Abd Allah ibn Jahsh was among the early Muslims, migrated twice, fought at Badr, and was martyred at Uhud. Ja‘far migrated to Abyssinia and was killed at Mu’tah; Asma later married Abu Bakr and then ‘Ali. Several of the other families also migrated to Abyssinia.
The editor records variant genealogies and disputed names, including whether Hatib’s brother’s name begins with ha’ or kha’. The notes trace Asma bint ‘Umays’s family relationships and children, and describe the migrations and later fates of the households listed.