Holy prophet (SAWW)'s words about Hazrat Abu Talib (AS)

The Messenger of Allah (saww) remained with the bier of Hazrat Abu Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) till he was entrusted to the grave. Then he said:

Hazrat Abu Talib (AS) in the sight of a Sunni Scholar

[A most prominent intellectual, well-known author and a sunni Muslim. Mr. Latif pareshaan has written a letter to Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi, chief of TNFJ about Youm-ul-Huzn which is being observed through out Pakistan with great reverence and respect each year to mark the death anniversary of protector of Shariat-oResalat Hazrat Abu Talib (A.S) as announced by Agha Moosavi.]

Couplets of Hazrat Abu Talib (AS)

"By Allah, these people with all their power cannot do anything to you [Muhammad (PBUH&HP)] till I am buried (under the ground).

What Washington Irving says about Hazrat Abu Talib (AS)?

Mohammed (SAWW) soon became sensible of the loss he had sustained in the death of Abu Talib (AS) who had been not merely an affectionate relative, but a steadfast and powerful protector, from his great influence in Mecca. At his death there was no one to check and counteract the hostilities of Abu Sofian and Abu Jahl.

Hazrat Abu Talib (AS) praises Holy Prophet (SAWW)

Surely the Prophet Muhammad, son of Aminah,
Is for me like my own Child. 
When he held on to the halter of my camel, I felt 
compassion for him, 
Even as the white camels were loaded, 
Copious tears flowed from my eyes 
Tears like scattered pearls