Life of Prophet Muhammad

LIFE OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD However, Abdul Muttalib, too, died when Muhammad was just eight years old. After his death, Muhammad was adopted by his uncle, Abu Talib, a merchant. Once, he went with Abu Talib to Syria on a trading journey. There he met a Christian monk named Bahira, living in a monastery. This monk had read a book about the emergence of a prophet and recognised the signs of prophethood in Muhammad. Therefore, he advised Abu Talib to return immediately with his nephew and protect him from enemies. When Muhammad grew up, he had a reputation for honesty, good morals, a gentle nature, and sincerity. He kept aloof from quarrels and never used foul language or abused anyone. Ali ibn Abi Talib once said: “All those who came close to him loved him.” (Al-Sirah al-Nabawiyyah - Ibn Hisham, Vol. 2, p. 35) He was called Al-Amin (the trustworthy one) and AsSadiq (the truthful one) by the Makkans. When Muhammad was twenty-five years old, he had become so well thought of that he came to the