سیرتِ محمدی ﷺ کے بچپن کی جھلکیاں: پروفیسر عبدالقیوم کی کتاب 'دائرہ معارف سیرتِ محمد رسول اللہ ﷺ' کا تجزیاتی مطالعہ

GLIMPSES OF THE CHILDHOOD OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD ﷺ: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF PROFESSOR ABDUL QAYYUM’S BOOK DAIRA-E-MAARIF SEERAT-E-MUHAMMAD RASOOL ALLAH

Abstract

The childhood and early years of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ represent a profoundly important and radiant aspect of his blessed life (Seerah), reflecting his innate purity, moral excellence, and the special care of Allah Almighty. He ﷺ was born in the Year of the Elephant in Makkah. Before his birth, his father had already passed away, and his mother also died when he was just six years old. After that, his grandfather took over his upbringing, but he too passed away when the Prophet ﷺ was eight. Thereafter, his uncle assumed responsibility for his care and did so with love and loyalty.From an early age, the Prophet ﷺ displayed exceptional qualities such as dignity, seriousness, truthfulness, and trustworthiness. He ﷺ never indulged in frivolous play or idle behavior. Instead, he was always inclined toward silence, contemplation, and righteousness. Even in his childhood, people recognized his honesty and integrity, and began referring to him as As-Sadiq (the Truthful) and Al-Ameen (the Trustworthy).His early upbringing took place in the pure environment of the desert, where he ﷺ acquired eloquent speech, a simple lifestyle, and strong physical development. The various events from his childhood clearly indicate that from the very beginning, his life was marked by purpose, purity, and divine protection. All these glimpses serve as evidence that Allah was preparing every stage of his ﷺ life for the grand mission of prophethood, making his Seerah an ideal model for humanity from the very start.