Prophet Muhammad (saw)

The Story of the Prophet
Muhammad (pbuh)

This description of the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), is only a tiny portion of the true greatness that he was. Peace be upon Prophet Muhammad, the last Prophet of Allah.

The prophecy of the messenger was told by the Prophets of the past. every tribe was foretold of his coming. This great Prophet would bear witness to all of the true Prophets before him. He would bring together every nation, and religion. He would unite them in one comprehensive faith, one brother hood.

Muhammad (pbuh) was the son of Abdullah and Aminah. Aminah was the daughter of Wahb Ibn Abdu Manaf of the Zahrah family. His father, 'Abdullah, was the son of Abdul Muttalib. Abdullah had left his new bride Aminah for a business trip two weeks after their marriage. Unfortunately he never returned. A few months later Aminah was given a dream prophesizing the coming of her son. She was about half way into her pregnancy when she learned of her husband’s death. It was her husbands father, Abd al-Muttaleb that took her and her maid, Barakah in.

The year was 570 AD. This year became known as the year of the Elephant. Muhammad (pbuh) family lived in Mecca. In that year Abraha al-Ashram the ruler of Yemen brought and army to Mecca to destroy the Ka'bah. Aminah was advised to leave with the rest of her people. She refused saying that her child was destined to be born in Mecca, Allah would see that no harm came to them.

When the army approached the Ka'bah, Allah sent a storm of birds carrying tiny stones. The birds pelted the soldieries, killing many of them. Even the Elephants under command by the army could not advance on the Ka'bah.

Aminah was later visited by a dream, telling her to name her son Muhammad (pbuh). As commanded upon his birth he was named Muhammad (pbuh). Muhammad (pbuh), was an unusual name for Arabs at this time. Muhammad's (pbuh) grandfather Abd al-Muttaleb provided them with financial support.

In that time period it was customary that mothers in the city would find a woman to wet nurse their child in the country, for a time to insure they grew up strong and healthy. After some difficulties a nurse was found for Muhammad (pbuh), a woman by the name of Halima. Muhammad (pbuh) stayed with her until he was five.

Muhammad (pbuh) was then reunited with his mother, but only for a short time. Muhammad (pbuh) and his mother was traveling when she fell sick and died. Before she died she had entrusted her son’s care to Barakah, her maid. Barakah buried Aminah the next day and took Mohammed back to his grandfather’s home. She moved in to take care of him.

Muhammad (pbuh) was only eight years old when his grandfather, Abd al-Muttaleb died. Again Muhammad (pbuh) was placed in the care of yet another. This time it would be his uncle Abu Talib. Muhammad (pbuh) and Barakah went into their care.

Abu Talib and his wife Fatirnah binte Asad cared for Muhammad (pbuh) as one of there own sons. Muhammad (pbuh) grew to a young man in his uncle’s house, and was shown much affection. He was known for his good manners. Muhammad (pbuh) never told lies or fabricated stories. He always spoke to others with courtesy, softness and the utmost respect. Some said that his uncle loved him more then his own children. He would spend most of his time watching the flocks of his uncle.