His grandfather Abdul Muttalib took care of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) after the death of his mother Amna, and he was very affectionate towards him. His grandfather died when the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was eight years old.
تكفل برعاية الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم بعد وفاة أمه آمنة، جده عبد المطلب، وكان يحنو عليه، ثم توفي جده وكان عمر الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم، ثماني سنوات.