The Wet-Nurse of the Desert
According to the custom of the Arab nobles, on the eighth day after his birth the infant Prophet ﷺ “was entrusted to lady Halima of the Banu Sa’d clan of the Hawazin tribe, to suckle him and bring him up.” 1 History of Islam · Vol 1 · pp. 89 — Najeebabadi — the infant Prophet ﷺ entrusted to Halima of Banu Sa'd; she suckled him.
After Hunayn
After the Battle of Hunayn (8 AH), her people came to the Prophet ﷺ as captives, and his mercy fell upon them in recognition of her fosterage; he stretched out his shawl for them and “for Halima’s sake” showed them honour. 2 History of Islam · Vol 1 · pp. 226–227 — Najeebabadi — after Hunayn, the Prophet's ﷺ kindness to Halima's people for her sake.
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Life Timeline
Year of the Elephant (after 7 days)
Takes the infant Prophet ﷺ from Aamina; nurses him two years
8 AH / after Hunayn
Her people receive the Prophet's ﷺ mercy on her account
References
- History of Islam — Najeebabadi — Halima nurses the Prophet ﷺ for two years; after Hunayn her tribe is shown mercy for her sake Vol 1 · pp. 89, 226–227