Abu Talib always protected his nephew, whose uncle cum brother in law
was less sympathetic to the 'insan-i-kamil'. Talib's final answer to
Islam was that he could not trust in a religion whose follower prayed
with his posterior raised above his head. Moreover, when monotheism
was dominant in the nearby lands of Abyssinia and Damascus, the
prophet gained about seventy followers in about twelve years. The
'faith' became strong when brigandage committed by him from Yatrib
became successful. The poets believed in revelations always. Each
Arabian poet had their personal 'Kahin' from whom (s)he got her/his
verses. Poetry competition was a part of their national fesival. Abu
Lahab and his wife were superior poets than the prophet. Their sons
were married to the prophet's daughters. But soon the poetry
competition and ensuing enmity soured their relationship. The
marriages split up and the rest is history. Anyone interested may
read Philip K. Hitty or Karen Armstrong.
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