12th Rabi’ Al-Awwal, year of 570 AD
When someone special was born, a Prophet to be
His grandfather Abdul Muttalib named him Muhammad, someone to praise
And that was the day when the idols fell to their face
He was born in Makkah, a much sacred place
His father Abdullah in Yathrib had already passed away
Alone he stayed with Aminah until sometime later
No one knew that this child was to grow up to be someone greater
Haalima Sadia his foster mother gave him nurture and care
What did she know, that in her heart his love would always be there
At the age of six, he returned to his dear mother
Then Aminah had passed away in Abwa, and he had no other
Abdul Muttalib decided to take Muhammad as his own
Only to realise that this boy was never alone
When The Holy Prophet turned eight, his grandfather died
His uncle, Abu Taalib had then decided to be his new guide
At the age of ten he started to take care of other people’s herds
The light of his face, Al-Sadique and Al-Amin were his spoken words
Lady Khadijah at age 40, by Muhammad’s strong character she was impressed
She became the bride of the twenty five years of age Messenger and was blessed
She gave away all her wealth to those in need
She gifted Muhammad, slave boy Zaid ibn Haaritha, who he freed
It wasn’t until ten years later that the Ka’aba was rebuilt
And to this day it is covered with a black and gold quilt
Cave Hira was the place where The Prophet worshipped Allah in secret
It was here that the meaning of life he tried to interpret
One day he heard a strange loud noise that made him heed
Angel Jibrail revealed the first revelation and told him to read
Muhammad couldn’t until he was embraced thrice by Jibrail
Then he said “Iqra”, the words he began to feel
“Read in the name of thy Lord! Who created man from a clot of blood”
This was it, this was when it begun – The Prophethood
Frightened and shaken he rushed on the pathway to home
Said “Zamilooni” to Khadijah, “Wrap me and keep me warm”
He told her of what had took place
She believed every word, and was first to accept Islam by Allah’s grace
For the next 23 years Islam was preached to all humankind
Some had accepted Islam, something unaccepted to find
But many people of Makkah hated this declaration
And subjected Muslims to abuse and misinformation
Still the number of Muslims continued to grow
And then came the year of Sorrow
A kind, generous and supportive uncle was no longer alive
Khadijah later passed away, a trustworthy and loyal wife
10th year of Prophethood a miracle was presented
Yet the disbelievers misinterpreted
The moon split in two halves for everyone to see
Foolishly, the idolaters refused to agree
The Holy Prophet went on the Buraaq from Jerusalem
It was 27th of the month of Rajab – Mi’raj-un-Nabee - Journey to the heavens
Allah Almighty granted a gift of five daily prayers to Muhammad
The Seal of the Prophets and he is Ahmed
In Yathrib Islam started to spread faster
Some Muslims emigrated to Yathrib just after
The idolaters wanted The Holy Prophet Muhammad dead and became hostile
In the 13th year of Prophethood he entered Madinah with Abu Bakr by his side
The Ansaaris welcomed the Muslims and chanted welcoming poem, melodiously
Where his she camel rested was where Masjid Nabavi was built, successfully
Later on many battles faced the Muslim Ummah
Battle of Badr, Uhud, Trench, Khaybar, Hunain, Tabook and Mota
360 idols fell to the ground and Makkah was conquered
Muhammad knew that his time was near when Surah An-Nasr was discovered
His last speech at age 63 was given to humankind
One quarter of the world today follow Islam, The Holy Qur’an and The Sunnah he has left behind
May Allah (swt) be pleased with all the companions of The Holy Prophet, and Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon Muhammad, the final Messenger of Allah (swt).
Written By Neelam Ahmed
