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enjoyed the milk, the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) massaged its udder again
and filled the jug to the brim with milk and gave it to Umm Mabad. He thanked her for her
hospitality and then they continued on their journey.

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Later, when Umm Mabab’s husband returned home with his emaciated herd of goats he
was astonished to see his wife had a jug full of milk and asked her about it. She told him
how a blessed man happened to pass by and related what had happened. Her husband
asked her to describe the man whereupon she described not only his physical
description, but also the way in which he spoke and his excellent manners. Abu Mabab
exclaimed, "By Allah, this is the companion of the Koraysh, if I see him, I will follow him!"

From that time onward the goat never ceased to produce milk in the morning and night,
and lived up until the caliphate of Omar, the son of Khattab.

Umm Mabad had no idea she had been in the company of the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi
wa sallam) and had not been shy to observe his features; it is through her observations