It is not for the Prophet and those who have believed to ask forgiveness for the polytheists, even if they were relatives, after it has become clear to them that they are companions of Hellfire.
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ونزل في استغفاره صلى الله عليه وسلم لعمه أبي طالب واستغفار بعض الصحابة لأبويه المشركين ( ما كان للنبي والذين آمنوا أن يستغفروا للمشركين ولو كانوا أولي قربى ) ذوي قرابة ( من بعد ما تبين لهم أنهم أصحاب الجحيم ) النار ، بأن ماتوا على الكفر .
The hostel in Astgvarh peace be upon him for his uncle Abu Talib and forgiveness of some companions of his parents infidels (what was the Prophet and those who believe that Istghafroa the heathens if they initial kinship) with approximately (after they found out they were the owners of Hell) fire, that died on disbelief.
