SIRAJ 2026 EDITION1448 AH
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Back to 39 EpochsEpoch 08 of 39
Pre-Prophethood
15 BH (605 CE)
Ka'bah, Makkah Al-Mukarramah

Rebuilding of the Ka'bah & The Black Stone

بِنَاءُ الكَعْبَةِ وَحِكْمَةُ وَضْعِ الحَجَرِ الأَسْوَد

The masterstroke of conflict resolution when placing the Black Stone (Al-Hajar al-Aswad) at age 35, averting civil war.

Historical & Scholarly Account

When a torrential flood damaged the Ka'bah, the Quraysh rebuilt its sacred walls using only lawful (halal) money. When the time came to replace the Black Stone (Al-Hajar al-Aswad), severe dispute erupted between the tribal leaders, each demanding the honor of placing it. War was imminent. An elder suggested: 'Let the first man who enters through the gate judge between you.' When Muhammad ﷺ entered, the leaders rejoiced: 'This is Al-Amin! We accept his judgment!' With divine wisdom, he spread his cloak, placed the stone upon it, and invited every tribal leader to hold a corner together, lifting it as one unified body before placing it himself.

Transformative Lessons for the Modern Believer

Prophetic conflict resolution transforms potential bloodshed into collaborative victory.
Inclusivity and dignity for all stakeholders disarms rivalry.
The insistence of building sacred structures exclusively with pure, lawful income.

Key Historical Personalities in this Epoch

Abu Umayyah ibn al-MughirahTribal Chiefs of Quraysh
Primary Scholarly Sources
  • Musnad Ahmad (15504)
  • Sirat Ibn Hisham
  • Al-Bidayah wa al-Nihayah

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