Through Muslim artists' eye, let us learn the myths associated with Muhammad's birth.
The following images of Muhammad was drawn by 16th
century Turkish artists (ref: "Early Islam" by Desmond Stewart. 1967.
Time-Life Books. From the series Great Ages of Man).
Myth One: The African Elephants knew who Mohammad was even before
his birth!
Myth Two: The approaching cavalrymen were decimated by birds because
Mecca needs to be protected!
Myth Three: Angels contacted Amina, Muhammad's mother, telling
her to name the Baby boy Muhammad
Myth Four: When Muhammad was born, the Angels provided shadow to
Amina and the Baby by covering the sun
Myth Five: Baby Muhammad performing Odhu or ablution assisted by
angels