Muhammad’s life was now entirely centered in the Haram al-Sharif… He played in its gardens and sat with its elders. When the district council of that time, the Meccan assembly took place, Muhammad would sit beside his grandfather, who was the head of the council. No other child would be allowed to come even close to these meetings let alone attend them; they would admiringly watch the council carpets from afar.

One assembly day, again Muhammad came running into the Haram al-Sharif to sit beside his grandfather. His uncles reached out and held his arms to prevent him from sitting on the carpets. Abdulmuttalib immediately interrupted them and said: 

“Leave my son alone! Let him be! He can sit as he likes! One day he will be a great man; many will admire his position while many will begrudge him!” He took hold of Muhammad, made him sit on his lap and caressed his back… Then turned back to the council and said, “We may now continue our meeting…”

Abdulmuttalib’s love and compassion for Muhammad became stronger by the day… Muhammad never had to ask for something twice, his grandfather lovingly granted all his wishes. One day he came to the Haram al-Sharif and saw Muhammad sitting on his carpet, rather than getting angry he lovingly and compassionately looked at his grandson and said:

“Look how much he suits it… Look how much nobility there is in the way he sits!”

Whereas any other child sitting in the place of the elders would be punished… Muhammad was the apple of his eye… Abdulmuttalib always kept him by his side. If Muhammad had to go somewhere without him, he would warn and remind his caretakers maybe a thousand times to take good care of him.

Abdulmuttalib would not allow anyone to enter his room while he was asleep other than Muhammad. Only our Master was allowed to enter his room and wake him from his sleep…

 

Six years had passed since Abraha had taken reign over Yemen. Meanwhile the Yemenites had recovered themselves and with the support of Iran, fought for their independence. The commander in charge of the war of independence was Saif bin Zi Yazan, who eventually brought victory to the land, banished the Abyssinians from Yemen, announced independence, and took control of the state. 

Arab delegates from many different tribes around the Arab Peninsula were coming to congratulate him. To represent the tribe of Quraish, a committee lead by Mecca’s most noble man, Abdulmuttalib, had gone to Sana, the capital of Yemen… 

It was an exceptional day of formal and official visits to Sana that day… Alluring scents and incenses were burnt in the palace which was adorned with the most precious jewels and exquisite furniture…