biography of Prophet Muhammad

- Birth and Childhood .

Prophet Muhammad was born in 750 C.E. ( Christian Era. ) in Makkah, Which is located in present day Saudi Arabia. His genealogy has been traced back to Ishmael the son of Abraham who is called the father of prophets .Prophet Muhammad was born as an orphan, since his father, Abdullah, died before his birth . Likewise, when he was six years old, his mother, Amina Bint Wahb, died , leaving Muhammad as an orphan . His grandfather Abdul Muttalib , the leader of Quraish, took care of him , but he also died when the Prophet was eight years old. The Prophet's uncle, Abu Talib ,then took custody of him and became his guardian. His uncle treated the prophet very well. He even took him to Syria on a trading journey when he was twelve years old. While in Syria , a Christian monk called Bahira told Abu Talib that his nephew would be a prophet sent to all people .

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As a young man, Muhammad (peace be upon him ) was never involved in any act of polytheism as were the Makkans. On the contrary, even at a young age , he despised the idols and their worship. He was an honest, trustworty man. The people of Makkah used to call him Alamin ( the trustworthy) and Alsaadiq the Truthful, even before he was ordained as a prophet. He always honored his promises and took care of the widows, the orphans and the weak.