Contemplation, the Revelation at Hira, and the Early Call of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Explore more the Storys → SSKBLOG ! Arabia before Guidance In those days many Arab tribes were nomadic. Where water springs, green pastures and groves of palms appeared, people set up temporary camps; when the season changed they would load their belongings on camels and move on. This was the harsh reality of Arabia, but similar scenes of ignorance existed across many parts of the world at that time. People worshipped fire, idols of love and hatred, even animals and trees — snakes, monkeys, stones, the moon, the sun and stars — and in some places people fell into the worship of insects or other created things. Darkness of ignorance and idolatry had covered the earth, and the straight path was lost for many. A Heart that Pondered Against this background, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ often withdrew into solitude. He reflected deeply on life, the cosmos, and the Creator: Who made the sun, moon and stars? Why wer...
Reconstruction of the Kaaba and the Wisdom of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Please for more research visit our website == SSKBLOG The Flood and the Weakening of the Sacred House When the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was about thirty-five years old, a strong flood struck Makkah. The water damaged the walls of the Kaaba, which had already been weakened earlier by a fire. The Quraysh realized that the sacred House of Allah could collapse if it was not rebuilt. They gathered to discuss the matter and agreed that the Kaaba must be reconstructed. But they made an important decision: only pure and lawful wealth would be used for this holy work. No money from interest, gambling, injustice, or unlawful earnings would be allowed. The First Step Towards Reconstruction At first, the Quraysh hesitated. They feared that bringing down the Kaaba might bring Allah’s punishment. Finally, Walid ibn al-Mughira, one of their leaders, took courage and began to demolish part of the wall. He said, “Allah does not destroy th...