The Number of Sons of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) – Hazrat Qataadah’s View

Last updated on May 14th, 2025 at 09:17 pm

There is considerable difference among the biographers of the life of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) as to the number of his sons. The reason for the difference is that all passed away in infancy. There were no particular records then. Furthermore, the Sahaabah who sacrificed their lives for Nabi (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) were not present to preserve the details.

Hazrat Qataadah [an eminent Taabi’ee] is of the opinion that Hazrat Khadijah (Radhiyallahu anha) gave birth to 2 sons and 4 daughters of Nabi (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam). One son’s name was Qaasim who even started to walk. Upon his name Rasulallah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) became popularly known with the kunyat [teknonym], Abul Qaasim.

The second son’s name was Abdullah. He died not very long after birth.

(Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam Kee Saahbzaadiya)