Rebuilding of the Ka'bah & the Black Stone
بناء الكعبة والحجر الأسود
Summary
When the Quraysh rebuilt the Ka'bah, a dispute arose over who would have the honour of placing the Black Stone (al-Hajar al-Aswad). They agreed to let the first person to enter the Sacred Mosque decide, and it was Muhammad (peace be upon him). He placed the stone on a cloth and had representatives of each clan lift it together.
Details
The Ka'bah had been damaged by a flood. The Quraysh decided to rebuild it but could only use pure (halal) wealth. The dispute over the Black Stone nearly led to conflict until they agreed on the arbitration method. When the Prophet entered, they exclaimed 'This is al-Amin!' and accepted his judgement. His solution demonstrated wisdom that satisfied all parties — a quality that would characterise his leadership throughout his life.