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First Trade Journey to Syria
Travel582 CE
Busra, Syria
Age 12 journey with Abu Talib
Detailed Account
Accompanying his uncle's trade caravan to Syria, they stopped in Busra where the Christian monk Bahira recognized signs of prophethood in Muhammad ﷺ, including a cloud that shaded him and a tree branch that bent to provide shade. Bahira warned Abu Talib to protect him from the Jews.
Key Figures
- Abu Talib
- Bahira
Tags
tradeprophetic-signs
Lessons & Wisdom
- Early recognition of prophethood
- Divine protection during travel
Sources:
- Sahih al-Bukhariby Imam Bukhari, p. 4/55