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Prophet Muhammad's (pbuh) reputation and his titles, Hazrat Khadija chose him as her agent to

e Maisera who accompanied the Prophet


reported that Muhammad (pbuh) conducted the trade extremely honestly and successfully, which
impressed Hazrat Khadija.
Nafeesa, a friend of Hazrat Khadija, took the idea of marriage between Prophet Muhammad
(pbuh) and Hazrat Khadija. The marriage ceremony was performed by Hazrat Abu Talib,
Prophet Muhammad's (pbuh) uncle. The dowry (mehr) for the marriage was 500 silver coins and
25 she-camels.
Throughout their marriage, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and Hazrat Khadija had several children,
except for Hazrat Ibrahim. They enjoyed a happy and exemplary life together for approximately
25 years. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) never remarried during her lifetime. She held a special
place in his heart for Hazrat Khadija and valued their relationship greatlY

Fixing of the Black Stone / Arbitration

The Kaaba, was a place of great importance and prestige for Quraish. During the time of the
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) it faced damage due to heavy rains. Quraish decided to rebuild the
Kaaba. The walls were made / rebuilt collaboratively (turn by turn) by all different tribes. But
when it was time to place the black stone a problem regarding pla
arose. A dispute arose among the tribes and leaders about who should have the honor of fixing it.
An elderly person suggested a fair solution i.e., the first person to entering Haram next day
should place the Black Stone. Coincidently Prophet entered Haram first and solved the problem.
He took a sheet and placed the Black Stone on it. Inviting the tribal leaders, he asked them to
hold the corners of the sheet, ensuring their direct involvement. The black stone was fixed on the
wall by Prophet himself. By doing so, the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) allowed all eleven chiefs
to participate in the ceremony, resolving the dispute in an inclusive manner.
The fixing of the Black Stone in the Kaaba stands as a testament to the Prophet Muhammad's
(pbuh) exceptional leadership, influential nature, and wisdom. It showcases his commitment to
peace, unity, and finding practical solutions in challenging circumstances, leaving a profound
impact on the history of Islam.

Q:
revelation.

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was born in the year of the elephant 570 AD, Monday 12th Rabiul
awwal, in the clan Banu Hashim of Tribe Quraish of Makkah. At his birth his father Hazrat
Abdullah had already passed away.
Prophet pbuh was sent to the desert (as it was the custom of Arabia) to live with a wet nurse

Bibi Haleema
narrated that they had good fortune with the arrival of the Prophet (pbuh) in their household, and
asked Bibi amina to let him stay with them another two years. During this time the angel Jibril

him to his mother.


His mother died at Abwa on her way back from visiting family in Yathrib when he was six. He
was brought back by Um e Aiman a slave girl of Bibi Amina. His grandfather Abdul Muttalib
looked after him for the next two years. ve you

After Hazrat Abdul Mutallib died the Prophet (pbuh), aged eight, came under the care of his
uncle Abu Talib. Abu Talib would take the Prophet (pbuh) on trade journeys with him, and this
is where Bahira the monk saw him and told Abu Talib that
The Prophet
worked as a shepherd in his teens. He was of peaceful nature and liked solitude.
Harb al Fi broke where he picked up arrows for his
and reported later
present in the house of Abdullah bin Judan at so excellent a pact that I would not exchange
my part in it for a herd of red camels. And if now in Islam I would be summoned onto it I

for his
honesty and integrity. im very

He was employed by Bibi Khadija a rich and noble lady of Quraish to go on a trade journey to
Syria. After the Prophet (pbuh) returned with profits, her servant, Maysara, spoke about his good
character, Khadija sent a marriage proposal to him which he accepted after consulting his uncle.
They had six children together.
At the age of 35 he helped resolve the issue of the fixing of the black stone, this prevented the
Makkan tribes from fighting with each other.
At age of 40 in year 610 AD the angel Jibril came to the cave of Hira where Prophet used to
meditate for days. The first revelation
man out of a clot of congealed blood: Proclaim! And your Lord is most bountiful, He who
marked the beginning of Prophet hood
and a new religion which was to spread in Makkah, Arabia and more than half the world soon.

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