Era III · YouthBefore RevelationMakkah
Al-Amin — The Trustworthy
Known for truth before prophethood
As a young man he tended flocks, then traded on the caravans, earning a reputation so spotless that Makkah called him Al-Amin — the Trustworthy. He joined the Hilf al-Fudul, a pact to defend the wronged, and later married Khadijah bint Khuwaylid.
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A Reputation for Honesty
His truthfulness in trade and dealings earned him the title Al-Amin across a Makkah that trusted him with its deposits.
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The Pact of the Virtuous
He took part in the Hilf al-Fudul, an alliance to support the oppressed — a stand he honoured even after prophethood.
Historical Sources
- ✦The Noble Qur'an
- ✦Sahih al-Bukhari; Sahih Muslim
- ✦Ibn Hisham, al-Sirah al-Nabawiyyah
- ✦Ibn Sa'd; al-Tabari; Ibn Kathir