Later the Prophet freed him and adopted him as his own son".

Later the Prophet freed him and adopted him as his own son". Majority of the writers, however, say that at the time of Khadijah's marriage with the Prophet, Hakim bin Hizam presented him (Zayd) to his aunt (Khadijah). As he (Zayd) was a virtuous and intelligent young man in all respects the Prophet developed a liking for him and Khadijah too made a gift of him to the Prophet. At last, however, Zayd's father located his whereabouts after continuous inquiries.

At that time the Prophet permitted Zayd to go away with his father.