His grandfather dies; Abu Talib takes him in

‘Abdul-Muttalib, who loved him more than his own children, dies. His uncle Abu Talib takes charge of him and protects him for the next forty years.

As the book dates it: at age eight years, two months and ten days

Who was there

• A‘Abdul-MuttalibThe Prophet’s grandfather, who re-dug the well of Zamzam, named the baby Muhammad, and cared for the orphaned boy until his own death.
• ATAbu TalibThe Prophet’s uncle and protector for some forty years, who stood by him through the boycott without leaving his old religion.