156 Life Sketchwas Hazrat Abdullah. He died before the birth of Muhammad
(Sm.). His mother's name was Hazrat Amina. She died when the
age of the beloved Prophet (Sm.) was six only. His grandfather
Abdul Muttalib also died when he was eight. Losing the
affection of parents and grandfather he was brought up at the
house of his uncle Abu Talib.
According to the custom of Arabia, Muhammad (Sm.) was sent
to his foster-mother Halima in his very childhood for rearing
and for learning pure Arabic in a calm and quiet environment.
Halima was from the clan of Banu Sa'adia. Childhood and
boyhood of Muhammad (Sm.) were very good, pure and ideal.
In his youth he gave attention to the trade and commerce.
Though he had to mix with all of his neighbouring barbaric
Arab people, yet he was always quite different from them. His
behaviour was very good and his character was pleasant. He did
never tell lies, nor did he do any misbehave with others, nor he
used any harsh language with anybody.
The great Prophet was very much trustworthy. He would treat
other's money and wealth as kept in his custody. The inhabitants
of whole Arabia were pleased and charmed at his incomparably
amiable behaviour. They used to call him "Al-Ameen". 'Al-
Ameen' means trustworthy.
Hazrat Muhammad (Sm.) formed a youth organization, namedv
"Hilf-ul-Fuzul". He tried his best to protect property and honour
of the people of the society and to save them from injustice
prevailing in the society and he served the mankind.
The great Prophet (Sm.) became very sad seeing his nation