6.Abu-Talib from the Point of View of the Prophet's Household.

The Imams from the household of the Prophet have all emphasized Abu-Talib's unwavering faith, and have, in different circumstances exemplified below, defended this devoted advocate of the Prophet.

a. Imam Baqir (a.s) said, Should Abu-Talib's faith be placed on one scale pan and the belief of these people on the other, Abu-Talib's faith will surpass (in weight).[1]

b. Imam Sadiq (a.s) said, The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus, Ashab al-Kahf, did conceal their belief and pretended disbelief instead. So God gave them a twofold reward; Abu-Talib acted in the same manner concealing his faith and pretending to be a polytheist. Therefore, God gave him a twofold reward in the same way.[2]

Refrences;
[1] Sharh Nahj al-Balaghah by Ibn Abi'l-Hadid, vol. 14, p. 68, 2nd ed, Beirut; Al-Hujjah, p. 18.
[2] Ibid. p. 70; Al-Hujjah, pp. 17 and 115.