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Muhammad's childhood and youth were a prelude to his Messengerhood. |
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Lights -
Messengers
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Written by eseeds.org
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Tuesday, 24 January 2006 |
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He never lied, never cheated and never broke his word. Even his bitterest enemies called him 'the Trustworthy'.
People would say of him: 'If you go on a journey and need someone to whose safeguarding you will entrust your family and belongings, you can entrust them to Muhammad without hesitation.' The Kaba had been partly ruined by rain and resultant floods. The Quraysh restored it. The moment came when the Black Stone had to be put back in its place. It would be an honor for the individual or clan who did that since the Black Stone was revered for its sanctity. In order to prevent a clash, which was about to ensue between the clans to acquire that honor, they all agreed on the arbitration of Muhammad. He asked them to fetch a piece of cloth, which he spread on the ground. Putting the Black Stone on it, he told the chiefs of the clans to take each a corner of the cloth. In this way the Stone was raised to the required height and then he took it himself and put it in its place. Thanks to his wisdom, the danger of a war between the clans was averted.
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