Hashim ibn Abd Manaf

Hāshim ibn ʿAbd Manāf, born ʿAmr around the year four hundred sixty-four, was a prominent merchant and the great-grandfather of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He played a pivotal role in the lineage of the Banu Hashim clan, a significant branch of the Quraysh tribe in Mecca. His life was marked by a deep commitment to the values of generosity and community service.

At some point before the passing of his father, ʿAmr adopted the name Hāshim, inspired by the name used for the revered figure of Abraham. This choice reflected his identity as a Hanif, a follower of the