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Under Abu Talib's Care
Personal
579-595 CE
Makkah
Raised by his uncle

Detailed Account

Abu Talib, though not wealthy, cared for Muhammad ﷺ with exceptional love. He took him on trade journeys to Syria at age 12 (where Bahira the monk recognized his prophethood) and protected him throughout his life, even refusing to abandon him during the Makkan persecution despite not accepting Islam.

Key Figures

  • Abu Talib
  • Bahira the monk

Tags

upbringingtrade

Lessons & Wisdom

  • Allah's provision through means
  • Steadfastness of guardians

Sources:

  • Sahih al-Bukhari
    by Imam Bukhari, p. 4/55
  • Sirat Ibn Hisham
    by Ibn Hisham, p. 1/180