To what extent can one rely on what is stated in the book Asna al-Matalib fi Najat Abi Talib (The Noblest of Demands Regarding the Salvation of Abu Talib)?
The Prophet's uncle, Abu Talib, died as a disbeliever, and this has been proven by authentic evidence. There is no significant disagreement among scholars on this issue.
Sheikh Muhammad Rashid Rida authored the book "Siyanat al-Insan 'an Waswasat al-Shaykh Dahlan" (Protecting Humanity from the Whispers of Sheikh Dahlan) to refute the of the leading scholar of Mecca in his time, Ahmad Dahlan, who ruled that Abu Talib was a believer. It was said that this fatwa was issued due to a bribe.
This account was mentioned by العلامة Rashid Ahmad Gangohi in his book "Al-Barahin al-Qati'ah" (The Decisive Proofs), attributing it to one of his students, though it is correct that he himself dictated it to him. The book "Siyanat al-Insan" is sufficient to clarify the true state of Ahmad Zayni Dahlan.
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