Our Master Muhammad [s] was 8 years of age when his grandfather Abdul Muttalib died. So, his uncle, Abu Talib took care of him.
Abu Talib’s name was Abdul Munaf. His mother’s name was Fatima bint Amru. She belonged to the Bani Makhzum tribe. Abu Talib was named Shaikh al-Bat-ha.
Our Master Muhammad [s] lived with his uncle. His uncle treated him kindly. Fatima bint Asad, his uncle’s wife, treated him kindly, too. She preferred him to all of her sons. So, our Master Muhammad [s] grew with a good family.
Abu Talib’s love for his nephew increased day by day because of his good manners and great politeness.
For example, when the food was ready, the orphan boy reached it politely. He said:
In the Name of Allah!
When he finished, he said:
Thank Allah!
One day, Abu Talib missed his nephew Muhammad. So, he raised his hand from the food and said:
“Till my son comes!”
When Muhammad came, Abu Talib gave him a cup of yogurt. Muhammad drank out of the cup. Abu Talib’s sons drank out of it one by one, too. They were all full. The uncle admired that. So, he said to his nephew:
“Muhammad you’re blessed!”
Abu Talib b. Abdul Muttalib -Kamal al-Sayyid