Death of Ibrahim, Son of the Prophet

Ibrahim, the Prophet's infant son from Mariyah al-Qibtiyyah, died at about 16 months old. The Prophet wept and said: 'The eyes shed tears and the heart is grieved, but we say only what pleases our Lord. O Ibrahim, we are saddened by your departure.' A solar eclipse occurred that day, and people attributed it to Ibrahim's death. The Prophet corrected them: 'The sun and moon are signs of Allah. They are not eclipsed for the death or birth of anyone.' He then led the eclipse prayer.