The Death of Abdullah

Soon after the marriage, 'Abdullah was sent by his father to buy dates in Madinah where he died. In another version, 'Abdullah went to Syria on a trade journey and died in Madinah on his way back. He was buried in the house of An-Nabigha Al-Ju'di. He was twenty-five years old when he died. Most historians state that his death was two months before the birth of Muhammad ﷺ. Some others said that his death was two months after the Prophet's birth. When Amina was informed of her husband's death, she celebrated his memory in a most heart-touching elegy.

'Abdullah left very little wealth, five camels, a small number of goats, a she-servant, called Barakah, Umm Aiman, who would later serve as the Prophet's nursemaid.