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Muhammed (PBUH) - The Blackstone

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Bismillah Hirrahman Nirrahim The Blackstone Muhammed(PBUH)'s company and wise counsel were greatly sought after. It is said that once when the sacred Kabah was being rebuilt after a serious flood had damaged its walls, a disagreement arouse among-st the 4 main tribe of the Quraysh as to which tribe should have the honor of replacing the sacred Blackstone. A skirmish was about to begin, when one of the elders suggested a solution: "Make the first to enter the gate your judge", he said they all looked, and to their great joy,  Muhammed(PBUH) entered. ' It is Al Ameen the Trustworthy', They cried. Muhammed(PBUH) saw what was happening and he asked for a piece of cloth to be brought. He laid the blackstone upon the cloth and told the members of each of the 4 tribes to hold the corners of the cloth and raise the stone as he, himself, eased it into its position. So he ended the quarrel and with it the treat of  war.  The Arabs of his time had ...

Muhammed (PBUH) - The Trustworthy

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Bismillah Hirrahman Nirrahim The Trustworthy As a young man, Muhammed (PBUH) became known to everybody as Al Ameen, 'The Trustworthy' because of his honesty and noble character. His uncle loved him dearly and would take him on trading journey to Syria. This gave the opportunity to learn how to earn his living as a trader. He managed business well although he was relatively poor, Muhammed (PBUH) 's truthfulness and generous nature made him trusted and loved by everyone who knew him. There lived in Makkah one of the most honorable of ladies her name was Khadeejah. Muhammed(PBUH) had worked for her and at the age of 25 he received from her an indirect proposal of marriage. Although she was his senior and twice widowed, Muhammed(PBUH) accepted her offer.  They were married and lived a happy life. She bore him 2 sons and 4 daughters. Sadly the 2 sons died in infancy; Nevertheless it was an ideal marriage and they lived together a blissfully perfect ...