Holy Prophet of Islam - Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa — Page 42
The Holy Prophet of Islam, Hadrat Muhammad Mustafa sa. The Holy Prophets of Islām. Birth and Childhood sa 2. The Holy Prophet, Hadrat Muhammad Mustafa", was born in. Mecca on April 20, 571 AD (9 or 12 Rabi ul Awwal, 52 BH) in the. Hashimite branch of the tribe of Quraish. His father's name was ‘Abdullāh and his mother's name Āminah. His grandfather, 'Abdul Muttalib, was the chief of Mecca at the time of Abraha's invasion. ‘Abdullah, who was the youngest son of 'Abdul Muttalib was a very pious man. He was a healthy young man and used to write poems which were liked very much. He believed in One God and was not an idol worshipper which was the common practice in those days. 'Abdul Muttalib was healthy and rich, and respected by his tribe. . However, he was sad and worried because he had only one son to help him in carrying on the honorable duty of providing water to the people who visited Ka'bah every year. He, therefore, made a nadhr (vow) that should he be given ten sons and all of them reach manhood, he would sacrifice one of them to God near Ka'bah. His prayer was granted, and Allāh gave him eleven sons. When his sons reached manhood, 'Abdul Muttalib decided to sacrifice one of them to fulfill his vow (nadhr). It was difficult for him to decide which one to sacrifice as all were dear to him. He decided to draw lots. The lot was drawn and 'Abdullah's name came out. 'Abdullah was the dearest to him, but he did not flinch from the decision of the fate. He took 'Abdullah's hands and started towards the place where sacrifices were offered. His daughters started crying and begged him to 42