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arat Ḥalīmah al-Saʿdiyyah
arat Bilāl ibn Rabāḥ (RA)
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Death and Legacy
Background and Early Life
Background and Early Life
Lessons for Muslims Today
Role in Makkah and Early Islam
Role in the Prophet’s Early Life
Her life shows the blessings of serving the Prophet
caring for children with love.
and the importance of fostering and
Ḥalīmah maintained her bond with the Prophet ﷺ even after he grew up. He always showed
her great respect and love, calling her “my mother.” Her devotion is a reminder of the honour
given to foster mothers in Islam.
Ḥalīmah belonged to the tribe of Banū Saʿd, a desert tribe known for eloquence. It was a custom
in Makkah for newborns to be given to Bedouin wet nurses for a healthier upbringing. The
infant Muhammad ﷺ was given to Ḥalīmah, and from then her household experienced
blessings.
Bilāl (RA) was an Abyssinian slave in Makkah, owned by the cruel Umayyah ibn Khalaf. Born
into slavery, he had little worldly status. When he heard the Prophet ﷺ preaching tawḥīd, he
accepted Islam, making him one of the earliest converts.
Before taking the child, her family suffered drought and poverty. As soon as Muhammad ﷺ
entered her care, her animals became healthy, her family prospered, and her fortunes changed
— signs of blessing. She cared for him like her own son, and he remained with her for about four
years. During this time, the famous incident of “the splitting of the chest” took place, when two
angels purified his heart. Alarmed, Ḥalīmah returned him to Āmina.
Sample Questions – Ḥalīmah
10-mark: Write about the role of Ḥalīmah in the Prophet’s early life and the blessings she
witnessed.
4-mark: What lessons can Muslims learn from the Prophet’s treatment of Ḥalīmah later in life?
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