Mother’s Guardianship and Travel to Yathrib — Seal of the Prophets Vol. 1
Introduction
In this discourse from The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 1), Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra) details the historical events and scholarly insights surrounding Mother’s Guardianship and Travel to Yathrib.
Book Series: The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 1)
Author: Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra)
Section: IV-Early Life
Pages: Book pp. 135–136 (PDF pp. 159–160)
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Historical Account
When Ḥalīmahra brought Muḥammadsa to his mother, he was approximately four years of age. After this, the child remained in the guardianship of his dear mother. When the young Muḥammadsa reached the age of six, Āminahra travelled to Yathrib with the intent of meeting her relatives from the Banū Najjār and also took Muḥammadsa along with her. Ummi Aiman also accompanied them. It is quite possible that during this trip, Āminahra may have contemplated visiting the tomb of her deceased husband. In any case, she travelled to Yathrib and remained there for one month. The Holy Prophetsa remembered this precious time for the rest of his life. After approximately fifty years of age, when he migrated to Madīnah, he showed his companions the house in which he resided along with his mother during his stay in Madīnah. He also showed them the place where he used to play with the children of
Madīnah and pointed out the pond where he learned to swim.
Book Series: The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 1)
Section: IV-Early Life | Navigation: « Previous: [Fosterage and Childhood] | Next: [His Mother’s Demise] »