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away was that the people of the desert spoke Arabic in its purest form, and the
ability to speak pure Arabic was a highly desirable quality.
Shortly after his birth, several Bedouin families made their twice yearly journey to
Mecca in search of a child to foster. No fee was requested by the foster parent,
as one might suppose, rather, the intent was to strengthen ties between noble,
well-to-do families, and perhaps receive a favor from its parents.
Amongst the prospective foster mothers was a lady called Halima from the tribe
of Banu Hawazin. Halima's family had always been poor, and that year in
particular had been harsh for them on account of the drought that had devastated
the area.
Halima had a young baby of her own, so together with her husband, Abu
Kabshah, and the baby they traveled in the company of other families from their
tribe to Mecca. Halima carried her son as she rode upon their donkey whilst her
husband walked by her side as their sheep ran along beside them. When they
set out, the sheep's milk had be a constant source of nourishment for them, but
the strain of the journey took its toll and its milk dried up. Halima's own milk was
ability to speak pure Arabic was a highly desirable quality.
Shortly after his birth, several Bedouin families made their twice yearly journey to
Mecca in search of a child to foster. No fee was requested by the foster parent,
as one might suppose, rather, the intent was to strengthen ties between noble,
well-to-do families, and perhaps receive a favor from its parents.
Amongst the prospective foster mothers was a lady called Halima from the tribe
of Banu Hawazin. Halima's family had always been poor, and that year in
particular had been harsh for them on account of the drought that had devastated
the area.
Halima had a young baby of her own, so together with her husband, Abu
Kabshah, and the baby they traveled in the company of other families from their
tribe to Mecca. Halima carried her son as she rode upon their donkey whilst her
husband walked by her side as their sheep ran along beside them. When they
set out, the sheep's milk had be a constant source of nourishment for them, but
the strain of the journey took its toll and its milk dried up. Halima's own milk was