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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Prophethood and the Prophet of Islam (S) before being conferred the office of prophethood The Holy (S) was born on 17th Rabiul Awwal in the year 570 A.D. in Mecca.[^1] His father was Abdullah and mother, Amina. His father passed away before his birth and was buried in Medina. The Prophet came under the care of his grandfather, Abdul Muttalib. Abdul Muttalib was a Quraish elder and was very fond of Muhammad.

Regarding him, he said: My son, Muhammad is having a bright future.[^2] At the age of five years The Holy (S) also lost his mother, Amina and when he was hardly nine his grandfather, Abdul Muttalib also departed for his heavenly abode. After the passing away of Abdul Muttalib, his son, Abu Talib took over the responsibility of his upbringing and care. This kind uncle cared for Muhammad like a real father.

The Holy , at the age of twenty-five years married Khadija bint Khuwaylid, a noble and chaste lady of Quraish. She gave birth to two sons, but they passed away a short time after birth. She also had four daughters named: Zaynab, Ruqayyah, Ummu Kulthum and Fatima. It is learnt from history that The Holy (S) during his childhood and youth was better than others of his age and it was realized that he had an extraordinary personality.

Abu Talib says the following with regard to him: When a part of the night had passed, I heard amazing statements from Muhammad (S). He mentioned the name of God when he drank water or ate his dinner. When he began eating, I heard from Muhammad: In the name of Allah, the One. After eating, he remarked: Praise be to Allah in excess. I was amazed at these acts. Sometimes, I came upon him suddenly and saw effulgence over his head which continued up to the heavens.

I never heard any falsehood from Muhammad and he never committed any act of the age of Ignorance. I never saw him laughing for no reason or playing with children; he was never attracted to them. He liked solitude and humility.[^3] Ibn Abbas says: In the morning, when the sons of Abu Talib awoke from sleep their eyes used to be dirty and sticky, but the eyes of Muhammad used to be absolutely clean.

In the morning, Abu Talib provided breakfast to the children; they attacked the food competing with each other but Muhammad did not take part in this. When Abu Talib noticed this, he gave him food separately.[^4] Abul Fida writes: The Messenger of Allah (S) grew up under the care of Abu Talib.