Sahih Muslim

Chapter: The Intercession of the Prophet (saws) for Abu Talib and the reduction of his
punishment as a result

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Abdullah b. al-Harith reported:

I heard Abbas say: I said: Messenger of Allah, verily Abu Talib defended you and helped
you; would it be beneficial for him? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Yes; I found him in the
lowest part of the Fire and I brought him to the shallow part.