Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

orphan protected by kin before future mission

orphan_protected_by_kin_before_future_mission

A motif of the Miraculous Child and Sacred Birth family, within the sub-family Nursing, Fosterage, and Kin Protection. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


islamic

  • The Koran (Al-Qur'an) THE KORAN. / PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE / SECTION I. / SECTION II.; lines 2459-2507 confidence: medium

    Mohammed is described as left in poor circumstances; Abd'almotalleb cared for him and directed Abu Tleb to continue providing for him.

    Mohammed is described as an infant in poor circumstances who is successively cared for by his grandfather and uncle before his later religious role is discussed.

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