The deaths of
Aminah and 'Abdu’l-Muttalib:
When the
Messenger of Allah was six years old, his mother, Aminah, died: She had taken
him to Yathrib to visit relatives and on the journey back her death occurred at
al-Abwa' between Makkah and Madinah. Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)
must have felt very lonely at this time but he went to stay with his
grandfather who was extremely kind to him. He would sit Muhammad (peace and
blessings be upon him) on his favourite seat in the shade of the Ka'bah and affectionately
caress him.
When the Messenger
of Allah (may Allah bless him grant him peace) was eight Abdu'l-Muttalib also
died.
His uncle, Abu
Talib:
The Messenger of
Allah then went to live with his uncle, Abu
Talib, the full brother of his father, Abdullah.
Adu'l-Muttalib had told Abu Talib to
take good care of the boy so he was always protective towards him. He treated
him with more kindness than he showed to his own sons, Ali, Jafar and 'Aqil.
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