5. Kelahiran Muhammad ﷺ | Audiobook Sirah Rasulullah

Summary

The transcript narrates the early life of Muhammad (PBUH), detailing his lineage from the influential Banu Hashim clan in Makkah. It highlights his birth under miraculous circumstances, including events like the collapse of the Kisra palace balconies and the extinguishing of the fire worshipped by the Majusi. His mother, Aminah, struggled during childbirth, and it was a Bedouin woman who helped care for him. The naming of Muhammad, a name uncommon among the Quraysh, is attributed to his grandfather Abdul Muthalib’s desire for Allah’s praise for him in both the heavens and the earth.

Takeaways

• 😀 Muhammad was born into the Hashemite clan, a powerful tribe in Mecca, with his great-grandfather being a prominent figure.
• 😀 His great-grandfather was the first to establish independent trade and held significant privileges, such as providing water for pilgrims during Hajj.
• 😀 Muhammad's father, Abdullah, passed away before his birth, and his mother, Aminah, was in a difficult situation.
• 😀 The only Bedouin woman willing to care for him was from a tribe in the Arabian region.
• 😀 At the time of Muhammad's birth, a light emanated from Aminah, and several significant events occurred, including the fall of the Kisra palace balconies and the extinguishing of the Zoroastrian fire worshipped by the Majus.
• 😀 Churches around Buhayrah collapsed into the ground at the same time.
• 😀 After his birth, Aminah sent a messenger to her father-in-law, Abdul Muthalib, to announce the joyful news.
• 😀 Abdul Muthalib came to Mecca with joy, carried Muhammad to the Kaaba, and prayed to Allah in gratitude.
• 😀 Muhammad was named Muhammad, a name that was not common among the Arabs at the time, chosen for its meaning: 'one who is praised by Allah in heaven and by His creation on Earth.'
• 😀 Muhammad was circumcised on the seventh day, a customary practice in Arabian society, which sparked surprise due to the unique name given to him.

Q & A

What is the significance of Prophet Muhammad's lineage?

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born into the Banu Hashim clan, a prominent and influential family in Makkah. His great-grandfather was the first to establish independent trade relations with foreign regions, and his family had the honor of providing water to pilgrims during Hajj.

What happened to Prophet Muhammad's father, Abdullah?

Prophet Muhammad's father, Abdullah, passed away before he was born. This left his mother, Aminah, to raise him under difficult circumstances.

Who was the only person willing to serve Prophet Muhammad's mother, Aminah, during her pregnancy?

The only person who was willing to serve Prophet Muhammad's mother during her time of hardship was a woman from a Bedouin tribe in the Arabian region.

What extraordinary event occurred at the time of Prophet Muhammad's birth?

At the time of Prophet Muhammad's birth, it was reported that light emanated from his mother's womb, illuminating palaces. Additionally, the 14 balconies of the Kisra palace collapsed, the sacred fire worshipped by the Majus (Zoroastrians) went out, and churches in Buhayrah were reported to have collapsed into the ground.

How did Prophet Muhammad's mother, Aminah, announce his birth?

After giving birth to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Aminah sent a messenger to her father-in-law, Abdul Muttalib, to announce the joyous news of his arrival.

What did Abdul Muttalib do after hearing the news of Prophet Muhammad's birth?

Upon receiving the news of his grandson's birth, Abdul Muttalib was filled with joy. He took the newborn Prophet Muhammad to the Ka'bah, prayed to Allah, and expressed his gratitude for this blessed event.

What name did Abdul Muttalib choose for Prophet Muhammad, and why?

Abdul Muttalib chose the name 'Muhammad' for his grandson, a name that was uncommon among the Arab tribes at the time. He chose it because he hoped that Allah would praise the Prophet in heaven, and His creation would praise him on Earth.

What was the custom regarding circumcision in the Arabian society at the time of Prophet Muhammad's birth?

It was customary for Arab children to be circumcised on the seventh day after birth, and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was circumcised on this day as per tradition.

How did the people of Makkah react to the name 'Muhammad'?

The people of Makkah were surprised by the name 'Muhammad' as it was not a common name among the Quraysh tribe. They questioned Abdul Muttalib about his choice of this unique name.

Why did Abdul Muttalib choose a name that was not commonly used in Makkah?

Abdul Muttalib explained that he chose the name 'Muhammad' because he believed that Allah would praise His Prophet in the heavens and that all of creation would praise him on Earth, a significant and spiritual reason for the name.