And not only was Muhammad born into this powerful tribe, he was born into one of the most powerful clans within that tribe, and within one of the most powerful houses within that clan. But even though he was born into this very powerful family, clan, and tribe, his early life was quite difficult. His father died right before he was born. His mother dies at the age of six years old. And then his grandfather, who then takes custody of him, and by most accounts, he doesn't get a lot of privileges. When you're a member of a tribe, but you're essentially orphaned, the tribe is doing essentially just the base necessities to keep you alive. But then his grandfather dies when he is eight years old, and he goes under the custody of his uncle, Abu Dhalib.