ACTS OF APOSTLE

chapter 22

*Building Ka'bah*

In the workings of the Kaaba the Quraysh were divided into four parts. Each of the tribes got a one-corner job that had to be overhauled and rebuilt.

The restoration of the Kaaba began with the moving of Hubal statues and other small statues. After that, work continued with cleaning the courtyard and dismantling the walls and foundations. Muhammad was involved in the work that lasted for days.

There was a green-colored foundation stone that could not be dismantled in any way. Therefore, the stone they let. Next, brought blue granite stones from the surrounding hills. A cement mixing material called bitumen imported from Syria also began to be used.

The restoration of the Kaaba is actually more like an improvement of the work of Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Ismail.

The Kaaba foundation is elevated to four cubits plus one inch or about two meters. In it under the ground into a floor that is difficult to reach the water when the flood comes back. Simultaneously, the door on the northeast side was raised as high as the foundation. The walls were raised to 18 cubits. That's when the Kaaba began to be given the roof of the former ship that ran aground. A ladder to climb up and down was also prepared. The Kaaba is now free from flooding. It is protected from rain, heat and the hands of thieves.

The construction went smoothly according to plan until the wall reached a height of one and a half meters and it was time for the black stone, Hajar Aswad, to be placed back into its original place in the east corner.

Because this is a sacred ceremony full of honor, scramble every tribe to carry it out. Kabilah Abdu Dar felt more entitled than other Kabilah so that the two groups fought each other's mouths until the atmosphere became hotter.

In the midst of this situation, Abu Umayyah bin Al Mughirah appeared. He is a respected and respected parent. He also put forward a proposal approved by all parties, "Give this verdict in the hands of the person who first entered Shafa's door."

*HAJAR ASWAD*

The first to arrive from Shafa's door was Muhammad. People cheered in relief too.

"This is Al Amin" they exclaimed.

"He is a trustworthy person. We believe he can solve this problem. We'll accept the verdict."

The people of Quraysh also told about the problems they had. Muhammad, who was not yet 30 years old, looked at them with his wise and shady eyes. Muhammad saw the flames of hostility in the eyes of every one of the tribes of Quraysh. This situation is really precarious. If we make a wrong decision, there will be bloodshed among the tribes.

Muhammad thought for a moment, then he said,

"please bring a piece of cloth."

"In the end, each head of the tribe holds the end of this cloth" he said.

Then, the chiefs of the tribes held the ends of the cloth and together raised Hajar Aswad. At the place where Hajar Aswad was. Muhammad lifted it and put it back.

All parties were very satisfied with Muhammad's just decision. Thus, at a young time. The Prophet became a wise and intelligent man.

*Daughter of Muhammad*

Khadijah is the best woman. She was a loving, loyal woman, and gave her whole life to her beloved husband. Khadija was also a fertile woman. After fifteen years of marriage, Khadijah gave birth to six children. They are: they are:

Ruqayyah, Zainab, Umm Kulthum, Fatimah, Qasim and Abdullah.

However, Qasim and Abdullah died in infancy, while the other four daughters remained alive into adulthood. We can imagine how sad Muhammad and Khadijah were to lose their two sons.

When returning home and sitting next to Khadija, Muhammad often saw sadness on his wife's face

that's. At that time, having a son for the jahiliah community was very important and was considered a pride. On the other hand, having a daughter is a shame, and many people choose to bury their baby girl alive rather than raise her.

Of course Muhammad and Khadijah did not feel ashamed of having daughters. They love all their children without any favoritism. Moreover, their youngest daughter, Fatimah, who was then five years old, a beautiful child who was funny. It's just that losing two baby boys is a terrible pain for any parent.

*biggest Riches*

The Prophet once said that the greatest wealth is a godly wife. Khadijah was the Prophet's greatest wealth at the most difficult times of his life.

_Shallu 'alan prophet.._

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