Abu-al-Hikm meaning Father of Wisdom was the original respectful title of Abu Jahl before Islam. His real name was Omar bin Hisham.
However, due to his extreme opposition and cruelty towards Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Islam, Muslims gave him the derogatory...
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However, due to his extreme opposition and cruelty towards Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Islam, Muslims gave him the derogatory title Abu Jahl, meaning Father of Ignorance.
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This change in name reflects how actions and belief determine a persons true identity in Islam.
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