The Prophet Muhammad A simple Guide to his Life
Prophetic Wisdom
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reason, were being rebuilt by the Quraysh tribe, and
in the process a problem arose as to who should be
given the privilege of laying the black stone in its
place in the Kabah wall. Since it was a matter of
great prestige, everyone wanted this honour for
himself.
The dispute on this question continued for several
days without there being any amicable solution in
sight. Finally, all the tribesmen concerned showed
their willingness to accept a suggestion made by
one of their senior members, viz., that the person
who entered the Kabah the earliest the following
morning would be appointed as their arbitrator.
The next morning when they all saw that the first
person to enter the Kabah was the Prophet, they all
chorused: “He is the trustworthy one (Al-Ameen).
We shall all abide by his decision.”
The Prophet then asked the people to bring a sheet of
cloth. When it was produced, he spread it on the
ground and placed the black stone on it. Then he
asked the people to hold the sheet by the edges and
carry it to the wall of the Kabah. The Prophet then
placed the black stone in the wall with his own hands.
