Our Beloved Master - His Early Life — Page 60
•oUR BELoVED MASTER• 60 such an exemplary manner. It is worth noting here that when ‘Abdul-Mu tt alib had gathered his sons to decide who would bear the responsibility of his grandson, Ab u Lahab was the one who was the most desirous of keeping his orphan nephew with him. He used to love the Holy Prophet sa tremendously and had even freed the bondservant who had brought him the good news of the birth of this nephew. Strange how events can change family bonds! This very paternal uncle, so full of love and devotion, was transformed into his archenemy when the nephew gave him the glad tidings of his prophethood.