Abd Shams ibn Abd Manaf
| Abd Shams ibn Abd Manaf | |
|---|---|
| Children | Umayya ibn Abd Shams (adopted son) |
| Parent(s) | Abd Manaf ibn Qusai (father) |
| Relatives |
Muttalib ibn Abd Manaf (brother) Nawfal ibn Abd Manaf (brother) Hashim ibn Abd Manaf (brother) |
Abd Shams ibn Abd Manaf (Arabic: عبد شمس بن عبد مناف) was a prominent member of the Quraish tribe of Mecca in modern-day Saudi Arabia. The Banu Abd Shams sub-clan of the Quraish tribe and their descendants take its name from him.
Lineage
Abd Shams was the oldest son of Abd Manaf ibn Qusai. His younger brothers were Muttalib, Nawfal and Hashim, after whom the Banu Hashim tribe was named.[1]
The Banu Umayya clan was named after his according to different versions adopted son Umayya ibn Abd Shams or son Umayya ibn Abd Shams.
Notable relatives and descendents
References
- ↑ Razvi, Haafiz Mohammed Idrees (2009). Manifestations of the Moon Of Prophethood (PDF). Imam Mustafa Raza Research Centre Overport. p. 18.
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