Our Beloved Master - His Early Life — Page 44
•oUR BELoVED MASTER• 44 when he left their house. In addition, her love for the child had grown so strong that H al i mah’s heart could not bear the thought of letting him go. But she was bound by the custom and brought the child back to Makkah and with utmost humility said to A minah, “Though I have brought your child back yet I have grown to love him so much that I do not want to be separated from him. I will be most grateful if you grant me the favour of letting him stay with me for some more time. But I cannot force you, he is your child and may he be a source of blessing for you. ” By coincidence, Makkah’s climate was somewhat unfavourable during those days and H al i mah too was most persistent. Considering both the two factors, A minah told H alimah that, “You have raised him with much love for such a long time. I do not want to cause grief to your heart. So take him with you for some more time. Besides, the climate of Makkah is unsuitable these days. I do not want the child to stay here during this period. ” H al i mah felt as if A minah had bestowed a magnificent treasure on her and returned to her village most pleased.