Motif
Mourning after loss of protectors
mourning_after_loss_of_protectors
A motif of the Lament, Mourning, and Tragic Recognition family, within the sub-family Lament for the Fallen Warrior. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
islamic
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The Koran (Al-Qur'an) THE KORAN. / PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE / SECTION I. / SECTION II.; lines 2714-2762 confidence: medium
Abu Taleb dies, with disagreement over whether he embraced Mohammedism at death; shortly afterward Khadijah dies, and the year is called the year of mourning.
Abu Taleb, Mohammed's patron, and Khadijah, his wife and benefactor, die close together, and the year is called the year of mourning.
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