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==Guardianship of the Prophet (s)== | ==Guardianship of the Prophet (s)== | ||
Due to the successive deaths of his father, mother, and grandfather, the guardianship of the [[Prophet of Islam (s)]] was taken over by [[Abu Talib]] (his uncle) at the age of eight. Fatima bt. | Due to the successive deaths of his father, mother, and grandfather, the guardianship of the [[Prophet of Islam (s)]] was taken over by [[Abu Talib]] (his uncle) at the age of eight. Fatima bt. Asad—being Abu Talib's wife—played a crucial role in his care. | ||
Her deep affection for the Prophet (s) is evident from his reaction to her death: "Today my mother passed away", | Her deep affection for the Prophet (s) is evident from his reaction to her death: "Today my mother passed away", the Prophet (s) said; and then he shrouded her in his dress and lay down in her grave. When he was questioned about his impatience with the demise of Fatima bt. Asad, he answered that she would prefer him to her own children and was truly like his mother.<ref>''Tarikh al-Ya'qubi, vol. 2, p. 14</ref> | ||
==Delivering Her Child Inside the Ka'ba== | ==Delivering Her Child Inside the Ka'ba== | ||