The correct answer is: 12 years.

Prophet Muhammad (SAW) traveled to Syria with his uncle Abu Talib when he was only 12 years old. This was an important journey during the early years of the Prophet’s life and holds historical and spiritual significance in Islamic history.

Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) lost his father, Abdullah, before he was born. Later, his mother Amina also passed away when he was just six years old. After that, he was raised by his grandfather Abdul Muttalib and later by his uncle Abu Talib, who loved him dearly and cared for him as his own son.

At the age of 12, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) accompanied Abu Talib on a trade journey to Syria. It was a long caravan trip taken for business, as Abu Talib was a respected merchant of the Quraysh tribe. During this trip, something extraordinary happened. When they reached the area of Busra in Syria, a Christian monk named Bahira noticed signs of prophethood in the young boy.

Bahira invited the caravan to a meal and observed the young Muhammad (SAW) closely. He noticed a cloud giving shade over him and the seal of prophethood on his back. Bahira warned Abu Talib that the boy had a special future and advised him to protect Muhammad (SAW) from the enemies of religion, especially the Jews, who might try to harm him if they recognized his signs.

This journey was the Prophet’s first exposure to international trade and travel, giving him insight into the world beyond Makkah. More importantly, it was an early sign of the divine future that awaited him. This event is remembered as one of the many early indications of the noble mission of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

Therefore, the correct age at which he traveled to Syria with Abu Talib is 12 years.