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happened. He told her about the two men and how they had opened his chest
and looked for something, but what it was they were looking for he did not know.
Halima was alarmed and looked at his chest but there were no signs of it having
been opened, nor yet were there any traces of blood. The only difference she
could find was that the small mark she had taken to be a birth mark between his
shoulders appeared to be raised a little more than usual.

Halima and her husband were worried and questioned their sons repeatedly, but
none changed their story, which convinced them that the boys were speaking the
truth. Halima and her husband were greatly distressed about the affair and
feared evil spirits were trying to harm their beloved foster son. So, fearing for his
safety, it was decided to return him to Lady Amina, whereupon Halima made
arrangements for the journey to Mecca, however she decided not to tell his
mother what had happened.

Lady Amina realized there must be an underlying reason for his return and at last
persuaded Halima to tell her the real reason. After Halima had finished telling her
she told of the fear she had for his safety whereupon Lady Amina comforted her.
She told her that she was sure no evil would ever come to him as she had been