Was the Prophet's father a Muslim or a disbeliever?

Question:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner asks: Was the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) father a disbeliever or a Muslim?

Answer:
The Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) father was a disbeliever, and his mother was a disbeliever. The evidence is that when a man asked the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), "Where is my father?" he said, "Your father is in the Fire." When the man turned away, he called him back and said, "Your father and my father are in the Fire." As for his mother, it is because he sought permission from his Lord to visit her grave, and He granted it to him. He then sought His permission to seek forgiveness for her, but He prevented him from doing so. Yes.