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than if I still owned them." Haritha's generous offer was accepted and Ali with his bride-
to-be had a home awaiting them.
As a wedding gift, the Prophet gave them a bed woven from Arkanda fiber. A leather
mattress stuffed with palm leaves, a water-skin, two sets of mill-stones to grind grain,
and two earthenware pitchers.
When the day of their marriage arrived, Lady Ayesha and Lady Umm Salama went
together to prepare the house for the young couple, and soft sand was brought then
strewn over the floor. In celebration of the occasion, the Prophet instructed that a ram
be sacrificed and prepared in readiness for their guests. It was a very happy occasion
and one that was well remembered for a long time.
Lady Fatima at Uhud:
Koraysh had launched yet another attack against the Muslims. This time the battle had
taken place at Uhud. On account of the disobedience of several archers who deserted
to-be had a home awaiting them.
As a wedding gift, the Prophet gave them a bed woven from Arkanda fiber. A leather
mattress stuffed with palm leaves, a water-skin, two sets of mill-stones to grind grain,
and two earthenware pitchers.
When the day of their marriage arrived, Lady Ayesha and Lady Umm Salama went
together to prepare the house for the young couple, and soft sand was brought then
strewn over the floor. In celebration of the occasion, the Prophet instructed that a ram
be sacrificed and prepared in readiness for their guests. It was a very happy occasion
and one that was well remembered for a long time.
Lady Fatima at Uhud:
Koraysh had launched yet another attack against the Muslims. This time the battle had
taken place at Uhud. On account of the disobedience of several archers who deserted