Abu Lahab

[Ummah]

Asalaamualaikum

just wanted to clarify something...

Abu Lahab was the Prophet's (pbuh) father's brother, right?

[amirah_87]

Wa alaykum as salaam,

Na'am, Abu Lahab was the Prophet's Uncle. Son of Abdul Muttalib.

[Ummah]

okay na'am means yes (thank you arabic lessons on islamicboard!)

someone said he wasnt a blood relative, but rather just termed an 'uncle' because he had responsibility over Him due to Him (pbuh) being an orphan..that why i got confused...

jazakhillah sis!

...another question

does that mean Abu Lahab was Syed? or am i going off the tracks now?

[amirah_87]

Lol yeah it means yes. Wa iyyaaki.

Abu Lahab was syed? Syed of what? I doubt he was Syed sis, He was amongst the enemies of Islaam is all I know Wallaahu A'lam (and Allah knows best).

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[Ummah]

okay this is where i get really confused. maybe i dont know what Syed means exactly.

isnt Syed a family name? so like anyone related to the Prophet (pbuh) from the fathers side is Syed?

Or does the Syed family tree only begin with the Prophet pbuh himself?

[amirah_87]

Syed in arabic Carries two meanings;

It's either translated as leader/Master.

It comes from the verb "Saada-Yasuudu" which means to rule, govern (someone or something).

Like The Prophet salallaahu a'lam is known as a Syed, He mentions in a Hadeeth "Ana sayyid walad Bani Aadam yawmul qiyaamah wa laa fakhar.." I am Master of the Children of Banii Aadam..

It also carries another meaning like the one you last mentioned "Title of Muhammed's direct descendants.."

Wallaahu a'lam, please correct me if I may be wrong ppl.

[Ummah]

Jazakhillah sis ive never had someone explain that to me

ohh.. so the family name aspect of it doesnt apply to direct ascendants?

[amirah_87]

From what I know, Nope. :)

Wallaahu a'lam.