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Mawlid-Nabi-English, page : 13
It should not be overlooked to the Prophet’s father, Abdullah son of Abdul Muttalib enjoys the same status of Lady Aminah, may Allah be pleased with them.
The Decision of Lady Aminah and Abd Al Muttalib
In those days it was the practice of noble and well-to-do families to entrust their newly born infants to the care of good families living far from Mecca where the infant would be less likely to contract the many diseases that all too often accompanied the pilgrims.
Among the many advantages of sending a newly born to be raised in the desert was that it was there that Arabic in its purest form was spoken, and the accomplishment of speaking pure Arabic was a most sought after quality. Youngsters also learned the essential art of survival through the mutual love and care of one another that in turn lead to excellent manners and a chivalrous nature. With this in mind Lady Aminah and Abd Al Muttalib decided to send Muhammad to be raised in the desert.
Halima, daughter of Abi Dhuaib
Soon after the Prophet’s birth, several Bedouin families made their twice-yearly journey to Mecca in search of a child to foster. Amongst the prospective foster mothers was a lady called Halima, the daughter of Abi Dhuaib from the tribe of Bani Sa'ad and her husband Al-Harith, son of Abdul Uzza - better known as Abi Kabshah. Halima's family had always been poor and that year in particular had been harsh for them because of the drought that had devastated the area.
Halima had a young baby of her own, so together with her husband, Abi Kabshah and baby they traveled in the company of other families from their tribe to Mecca. Halima carried her son as she rode upon their donkey whilst her husband walked by her side and their sheep ran along beside them. When they set out, the sheep's milk had been a constant source of nourishment for them, but the strain of the journey took its toll and its milk dried up. Halima's own milk was insufficient to satisfy her baby, and many a time her baby cried itself to sleep out of hunger.
Before reaching Mecca there was another setback, Halima's donkey started to show signs of lameness. So they proceeded slowly at their own pace whilst the others went on ahead. Because of the delay, Halima and her family were the last of the prospective foster parents to reach Mecca. By the time she arrived, each of the other prospective foster mothers had visited the homes of parents and chosen a baby. However, the plan of Allah was that all had declined the offer to take Lady Aminah's baby because he was an orphan. Allah had chosen Halima to be his suckling mother.
As Halima entered Lady Aminah's house she found the lovely little baby sleeping upon his back wrapped in a white woolen shawl under which a green piece of silk had been placed. Instantaneously,
The Decision of Lady Aminah and Abd Al Muttalib
In those days it was the practice of noble and well-to-do families to entrust their newly born infants to the care of good families living far from Mecca where the infant would be less likely to contract the many diseases that all too often accompanied the pilgrims.
Among the many advantages of sending a newly born to be raised in the desert was that it was there that Arabic in its purest form was spoken, and the accomplishment of speaking pure Arabic was a most sought after quality. Youngsters also learned the essential art of survival through the mutual love and care of one another that in turn lead to excellent manners and a chivalrous nature. With this in mind Lady Aminah and Abd Al Muttalib decided to send Muhammad to be raised in the desert.
Halima, daughter of Abi Dhuaib
Soon after the Prophet’s birth, several Bedouin families made their twice-yearly journey to Mecca in search of a child to foster. Amongst the prospective foster mothers was a lady called Halima, the daughter of Abi Dhuaib from the tribe of Bani Sa'ad and her husband Al-Harith, son of Abdul Uzza - better known as Abi Kabshah. Halima's family had always been poor and that year in particular had been harsh for them because of the drought that had devastated the area.
Halima had a young baby of her own, so together with her husband, Abi Kabshah and baby they traveled in the company of other families from their tribe to Mecca. Halima carried her son as she rode upon their donkey whilst her husband walked by her side and their sheep ran along beside them. When they set out, the sheep's milk had been a constant source of nourishment for them, but the strain of the journey took its toll and its milk dried up. Halima's own milk was insufficient to satisfy her baby, and many a time her baby cried itself to sleep out of hunger.
Before reaching Mecca there was another setback, Halima's donkey started to show signs of lameness. So they proceeded slowly at their own pace whilst the others went on ahead. Because of the delay, Halima and her family were the last of the prospective foster parents to reach Mecca. By the time she arrived, each of the other prospective foster mothers had visited the homes of parents and chosen a baby. However, the plan of Allah was that all had declined the offer to take Lady Aminah's baby because he was an orphan. Allah had chosen Halima to be his suckling mother.
As Halima entered Lady Aminah's house she found the lovely little baby sleeping upon his back wrapped in a white woolen shawl under which a green piece of silk had been placed. Instantaneously,