Nashrut Teeb Part 4

Main Topic

This lecture explores the blessed birth, early childhood, and miraculous events (Irhasat) surrounding the early life of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam), highlighting his time with his foster mother Hazrat Halima al-Sa'diyah (Radiyallahu Anha) and key historical events of his youth.

Key Lessons

• Blessed Birth: Authorities agree that Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was born on a Monday in the month of Rabi'ul-Awwal in the Year of the Elephant, around 50 to 55 days after the army of Abraha was destroyed.
• Barakah in the House of Halima (R.A.): Accepting the orphan child brought immediate blessings to Hazrat Halima (Radiyallahu Anha) and her family, including an abundance of milk for her child, swiftness in her weak riding animal, and her livestock returning full of milk during a severe drought.
• Noble Character from Infancy: Even in childhood, Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) refrained from frivolous games, preserved his satr (modesty), and demonstrated perfect fairness by nursing only from one side to leave the other for his foster brother.
• Splitting of the Chest (Shakkus Sadr): His Mubarak chest was opened and cleansed multiple times throughout his life (in childhood, at age ten, in Hira at the onset of revelation, and on the night of Isra and Mi'raj) to prepare his heart for divine responsibility and remove incliniations toward vanity or sin.
• Recognition by the Monk Bahira: During a trade journey to Sham at age twelve, the Christian monk Bahira recognized the signs of prophethood on young Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and advised Abu Talib to protect him from potential enemies.

Quranic/Hadith References

• Dhikr upon weaning: The first words spoken by Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) upon weaning: "Allahu Akbar Kabira, walhamdulillahi kathira, wa subhanallahi bukratan wa asila."
• Weighing against the Ummah: A narration describing the angels weighing Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) against ten, a hundred, and a thousand men of his Ummah, showing he outweighed them all.
• Rain Dua in Makkah: The account of Abu Talib placing young Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) against the Ka'bah to pray for rain during a drought, resulting in immediate heavy rain.

Practical Advice

• Avoid Frivolous Distractions: Beware of becoming excessively immersed in sports and games that consume time and energy which could be better spent learning and practicing Deen.