Muhammad’s time with his mother

In the wake of this supernatural event, Muhammad was carried back to Makkah, where for the next two years he grew up under his mother’s care. When Muhammad was six, he accompanied his grandfather, mother and Umm Ayman on a 22 journey to Yathrib, where his mother’s family lived. It was also where his father lay buried. After a month in Yathrib, they began the long journey back to Makkah, but Amina fell ill on the way. She died at Abwa and was buried there. Muhammad was left orphaned.

A Grandfather’s affection

Abdul Muttalib, himself growing old, carried Muhammad back to Makkah. His heart was heavy, and he could not bear to see his young grandson suffer. He suddenly felt tenderness in his heart that he had never even felt for his own sons. When Abdul Muttalib sat with his friends, Muhammad sat on a carpet next to him, a position no one else was allowed to occupy. He used to stroke his back and observe his every movement. Abdul Muttalib was sure the future would bring Muhammad rare greatness. Tragically, Abdul Muttalib’s time with his grandson was short, for he died when Muhammad was only eight years, two months and ten days old.