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Abu Mutalib, the grandfather of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), made a special vow that if he were granted ten sons and one of them reached maturity, he would sacrifice one of them in the name of Allah. When Allah blessed him with ten sons and they grew up, he fulfilled his vow by drawing lots, which fell upon Hazrat Abdullah—the father of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). However, the people intervened and advised him to consult a wise woman who instructed him to draw lots between Abdullah and ten camels. Each time, the lot fell upon Abdullah until the number of camels was increased to one hundred. Finally, when the lot fell on the camels, he sacrificed 100 camels instead of his son.

Later, on the joyous occasion of Hazrat Abdullah’s birth, Abu Mutalib also sacrificed 100 camels as an act of gratitude and celebration. This act of generosity and devotion highlighted the noble lineage and strong spiritual values of the Prophet's family, even before Islam’s formal declaration.

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  Abu Mutalib was the grandfather of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

  
  


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  Hazrat Abdullah was the father of the Prophet (ﷺ).

  
  


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  A vow was made by Abu Mutalib to sacrifice one son if he had ten.

  
  


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  To save Abdullah, 100 camels were ultimately sacrificed.

  
  


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  Upon Hazrat Abdullah’s birth, 100 camels were slaughtered as a gesture of joy and thanks.

  
  


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  This incident occurred during the pre-Islamic era but reflects strong tribal customs and vows.

  
  


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  The event is recorded in multiple historical Islamic sources including Seerat ibn Hisham.