The Story of the Blessed Birth of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his Blessed Nursing

Seerah booklet by Imam Ibn Kathir on the birth of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his nursing by Halimah al-Sa'diyyah رضي الله عنها. Paperback with Arabic text and English translation, for readers aged 14+.

This brief yet comprehensive work details events connected to the blessed birth of the noble Prophet ﷺ, beginning with his lineage and followed by the description of his actual birth.

It then describes Halimah al-Sa'diyyah رضي الله عنها and the events that led to her being blessed to receive the Prophet ﷺ for nursing. It covers the many blessings that appeared in her, her family and her livestock due to his presence among them, which led them to conclude that this boy ﷺ was an extraordinarily blessed soul.

The text also mentions the story of Jibril عليه السلام visiting the Prophet ﷺ while he was still a young boy, splitting his chest and washing his heart. It concludes by describing the Prophet's ﷺ attributes, character traits and outer appearance.

This edition includes the Arabic text with full vowels, as well as the English translation.

• Author: Imam Abu al-Fida' 'Imad al-Din Ibn Kathir al-Dimashqi
• Languages: Arabic and English