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Mawlid-Nabi-English, page : 23
Muttalib the ascendancy to the
house of Hashim had weakened for his
family. All but one of the honorable offices he had held for so long now passed to Harb, the son of Umayyah. The only position left for his household was that of providing for the pilgrims.
The Guardianship of Abu Talib
When Abd Al Muttalib passed away there was very little left for his heirs to inherit and Abu Talib, although his circumstances were restricted, was rich in heritage, honor, and nobility. Like his father,
he loved his nephew dearly and there wasn't anything he would not do for him. Many a night the
young Muhammad would be found snuggled up to his uncle in bed, sleeping peacefully until the light of the morning.
During the day, Muhammad would go with him wherever he might go and when he was old enough Abu Talib taught him the tender care and skill of how to be a master shepherd. Abu Talib's flock was a vital source of food and income to his family. It was a position of trust and one will no doubt recall that most prophets, peace be upon them, were shepherds at one time or another during their lives.
The Early Years
It was time for the annual trip to Syria. Even though Hashim had secured pacts with tribes along the caravan route many years before, the journey was arduous and not without danger. With this in mind
Abu Talib decided to leave his nephew behind thinking it was better for him to remain at ho Fatima and his other children.
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house of Hashim had weakened for his
family. All but one of the honorable offices he had held for so long now passed to Harb, the son of Umayyah. The only position left for his household was that of providing for the pilgrims.
The Guardianship of Abu Talib
When Abd Al Muttalib passed away there was very little left for his heirs to inherit and Abu Talib, although his circumstances were restricted, was rich in heritage, honor, and nobility. Like his father,
he loved his nephew dearly and there wasn't anything he would not do for him. Many a night the
young Muhammad would be found snuggled up to his uncle in bed, sleeping peacefully until the light of the morning.
During the day, Muhammad would go with him wherever he might go and when he was old enough Abu Talib taught him the tender care and skill of how to be a master shepherd. Abu Talib's flock was a vital source of food and income to his family. It was a position of trust and one will no doubt recall that most prophets, peace be upon them, were shepherds at one time or another during their lives.
The Early Years
It was time for the annual trip to Syria. Even though Hashim had secured pacts with tribes along the caravan route many years before, the journey was arduous and not without danger. With this in mind
Abu Talib decided to leave his nephew behind thinking it was better for him to remain at ho Fatima and his other children.
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