Shia tradition scholars have narrated from Imam Ja’far Sadiq (a.s.)
and Sunni scholars have narrated through various channels that Atba, son of Abu
Lahab said: “I deny the God of Najam,” and spat towards the Prophet. The
Prophet asked him if he didn’t fear being torn up by a beast.
According to another report he said: “O Allah, hand him over one of
Your dogs.” After that he traveled to Yemen in a caravan and according to another
report, he went to Shaam.
He used to say: “Muhammad’s curse will surely cause my death. Abu
Lahab told the people to take care of him and not leave him alone, lest Muhammad’s
curse be fulfilled.” So they gathered their belongings and made him camp at a
high place and the people slept around him. A lion appeared in the dead of the
night and after smelling at all of them at last leapt upon Atba and ripped him
apart.
(Ref: Hayatul Quloob, Chp. 20, Miracles averting the harm of
enemies, Miracle No. 7)
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