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Death of Mother Aminah
Personal
577-578 CE
Al-Abwa
Passing away in Al-Abwa

Detailed Account

While returning from a visit to Yathrib (Madinah) to introduce Muhammad ﷺ to his father's relatives, Aminah fell ill and died in the village of Al-Abwa. The 6-year-old Muhammad ﷺ was now doubly orphaned. Umm Ayman (Barakah) brought him back to Makkah to his grandfather.

Key Figures

  • Umm Ayman (Barakah)

Tags

orphanfamily

Lessons & Wisdom

  • Divine wisdom in hardship
  • Resilience through trials

Sources:

  • The Sealed Nectar
    by Mubarakpuri, p. 52