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How old was the prophet at rebuilding Al-Kaabah?
The prophet was thirty-five years old.
How high was Al-Kaabah at that time?
It was a man’s height, with no roof.
How did the Kaabah get burnt?
A woman was burning incense, set fire on the building causing great damage to it.
Why did Quraish decide to rebuild it?
Owing to the robbery of its treasures.
Why was the Kaabah often flooded?
As it lies in the lowest place in the valley of Makka.
How did Quraish feel about rebuilding it?
Quraish were afraid to demolish the Kaabah.
Who ended these fears and doubts?
Al Waleed ibn al-Mughira ended these fears.
Who took part in rebuilding the Kaabah?
Four major tribes rebuilt the Kaabah.
Where did they get the wood needed?
From the wreckage of a Roman sunken ship.
Who helped Quraish in the rebuilding?
A Roman mason, a survivor of the wreck, did.
How high’d Quraish put the Black Stone?
The Quraish would put it at an average of a man’s height.
What was putting the stone in place like?
Putting it in place was a great honor and privilege.
What happened as a result of this notion?
A great disagreement broke out.
What could the dispute develop into?
It could develop into a serious conflict.
What did an old Quraish chief suggest?
The first man to enter would be a judge.
Who was the first man to enter the Kaabah?
The first man to enter was Mohammad.
What did prophet Mohammad suggest?
Prophet Mohammad suggested putting the stone in a cloak, lifted by clans representatives and he’d put the stone in place himself.
How was this act in Mohammad’s life?
It was the 2nd., largest after his marriage.
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