What is a summary of the life of the Great Prophet, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, from his birth to his youth?
Muhammad ibn Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib al-Hashimi al-Qurashi, the Seal and Imam of the Prophets, was born in Mecca in the Year of the Elephant. His mother, Aminah, died when he was six years old, so his grandfather, Abd al-Muttalib, became his guardian. Then, his uncle, Abu Talib, became his guardian after his grandfather's death when he was eight years old. He married Khadijah bint Khuwaylid when he was 25 years old and did not marry anyone else until her death. He was sent with the message when he was forty years old and remained in Mecca for 13 years, calling to monotheism. Then, he migrated to Medina and resided there for ten years, conveying the message of his Lord. He died at the age of 63, after having conveyed the message, fulfilled the trust, advised the nation, and striven for the sake of Allah. Allah the Almighty has made obedience to him obligatory and has made guidance contingent upon following him. Allah the Almighty says: (And obey Allah and obey the Messenger) [Al-Ma'idah:92], and Allah the Almighty says: (And if you obey him, you will be guided) [An-Nur:54].
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