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beat down just as it had done for so many weeks. Muhammad held on tightly to
his uncle's fingers and together they supplicate for rain. Within moments, clouds
gathered from all directions and rain started to fall -- the drought was over, Allah
had heard and accepted their supplications. Like Halima, Abu Talib was quick to
recognize the multiple blessings he and others shared on account of his nephew.

It was time for the annual trip to Syria. Even though Hashim, their famous
ancestor, had secured alliances with tribes along the caravan route many years
before, the journey was arduous and not without danger. With this in mind Abu
Talib decided to leave his nephew behind thinking it was better for him to remain
with Fatima and his other children.

When the time came for the caravan to depart, Muhammad, who was now twelve
years old, rushed up to him and threw his arms around him. Abu Talib could
never refuse his nephew and so it was agreed that Muhammad would join him on
the long journey north.

After many weeks of arduous travel the caravan reached a place called Tayma
that lay on the outskirts of Basra.