Death of Abdullah ibn Uthman ibn Affan, the son of Ruqayyah, daughter of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, when he was six years old, in Jumada al-Awwal of Year 4 after the Hijrah
The information states that Abdullah ibn Uthman ibn Affan, the son of Ruqayyah, daughter of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, died in Jumada al-Awwal of Year 4 after the Hijrah, when he was six years old.

The information states that Abdullah ibn Uthman ibn Affan, the son of Ruqayyah, daughter of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, died in Jumada al-Awwal of Year 4 after the Hijrah, when he was six years old.
It falls among the reports about the Prophet’s household and the events of Year 4 after the Hijrah, and it is a family event rather than a major event.
And in Jumada al-Awwal of this year: Abdullah ibn Uthman ibn Affan died - may Allah be pleased with them both - that is, the son of Ruqayyah, daughter of the Messenger of Allah -ﷺ - and he was six years old.
The event mentions the death of a young child from the household of Uthman ibn Affan, who was the grandson of the Prophet ﷺ through his daughter Ruqayyah may Allah be pleased with her.
Abdullah was the son of Ruqayyah, daughter of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, and Ruqayyah was the wife of Uthman ibn Affan may Allah be pleased with them both.
Documenting a report from the reports of the Prophetic household in the fourth year after the Hijrah.
Shows the joys and sorrows that occurred in the house of prophethood, like any other home.
It reminds us that this world is brief and that death comes to the young and old.
It documents a human side of the Seerah, away from battles and major events.
The deceased
Abdullah's father
Abdullah's mother
Accepting Allah’s decree in the death of a child.
Mercy and compassion toward children and their families.
The Prophet’s household experienced family life, with births and deaths.
Training the soul to remember death and not be deceived by long hopes.
Highlighting the human side of the Prophet’s biography.
Dealing with the loss of children and the grief of families.
Being patient in hardship and remembering that death is real.
Caring for the psychological and social support of grieving families.
Promoting a culture of condolence, mercy, and mutual support.
Preparing for the Hereafter and not becoming attached to this world.
It is limited to the general lesson, without unverified applications.
The event took place in the Prophet’s household and in a specific historical context, but today it is used for its general lesson.
When loss occurs, patience, condolences, and family support should come first.