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How many camels did Abu Mutalib sacrifice upon the birth of Hazrat Abdullah?

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Answer: D. 100

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Abdul Muttalib famously vowed to sacrifice one hundred camels if he was blessed with ten sons. When his vow was fulfilled, he kept his promise by offering the camels in sacrifice. This event preceded the miraculous rescue of his beloved son Abdullah from a similar fate. Abdul Muttalib was the grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad and a respected leader in Makkah. Camels held immense economic and social value as high-status currency in ancient Arabia. The tradition of offering large animal sacrifices during vows reflects ancient patriarchal customs.

This narrative is a famous prelude to the genealogy and birth of the Prophet Muhammad. It illustrates the cultural significance of keeping solemn vows in pre-Islamic and Islamic societies. Genealogical histories preserve these details to trace the noble lineage of the final messenger. Seventy camels is an incorrect figure that underestimates the magnitude of his famous vow. Eighty camels does not align with the traditional accounts preserved by early historians. Ninety camels is also inaccurate according to the universally accepted biographical records.

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