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First Trade Journey to Syria
Travel
582 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-Bukhari
    by Imam Bukhari, p. 4/55

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