Did He not find you an orphan and gave you a refuge?
This refers to the fact that
- his father died while his mother was still pregnant with him,
- and his mother, Aminah bint Wahb died when he was only six years old.
- After this he was under the guardianship of his grandfather, Abdul-Muttalib, until he died when Muhammad was eight years old.
- Then his uncle, Abu Talib took responsibility for him and continued to protect him, assist him, elevate his status, honor him, and even restrain his people from harming him.
When he was forty years of age and Allah commissioned him with the Prophethood. Even with this, Abu Talib continued to follow the religion of his people, worshipping idols. All of this took place by the divine decree of Allah and His decree is most excellent. Until Abu Talib died a short time before the Hijrah.
After this (Abu Talib's death) the foolish and ignorant people of the Quraysh began to attack him, so Allah chose for him to migrate away from them to the city of Al-Aws and Al-Khazraj among those who helped him (in Al-Madinah). Allah caused his Sunnah to be spread in the most perfect and complete manner. Then, when he arrived at their city, they gave him shelter, supported him, defended him and fought before him (against the enemies of Islam) -- may Allah be pleased with all of them. All of this was from Allah's protection for him, guarding over him and caring for him.
Then Allah says,
وَوَجَدَكَ ضَالاًّ فَهَدَى