The Prophet’s Biography for Young Readers

The account opens on Monday, the twelfth of Rabi al-Awwal in the Year of the Elephant, with the birth of Muhammad, peace be upon him, bringing joy to the world. His face is described as radiant as the moon.

At his birth, his mother Aminah sees a great light illuminating the world. She rejoices and senses that her child has an extraordinary future. Umm Ayman, who serves Aminah, hurries to tell his grandfather Abd al-Muttalib the news.

He comes quickly, overjoyed, and holds the blessed newborn in his arms, embracing and kissing him and praising Allah. He then takes him to the Sacred Mosque, enters the Kaaba with him and offers many prayers for him. Allah inspires him to name the child Muhammad.