1  Now, the family gathered to decide what should be done, and it was decided that Sarah should take posession of the land, and run the business there as her inheritance. She would take Timothy, a Greek servant, as her comforter, and he would help her care for the land, and the business.  The family agreed  If there were any children they would receive Sarah's share of the inheritance.
2  But Amina did not want to stay on the land, and she pleaded with her husband's father to take her to his property.  He was a raiser of fine horses, and lived in his tents by his herds.  And Amina thought this a better place than the city.
3  Now, her father-in-law whose name was Abd Al-Muttalib, did not want to be troubled with a young woman and a child. But as she was his son's wife, he thought it his duty, and took her.  There would be no expense as Sarah would send her her share of the profits from their business each half year.
4  But when the old gentleman got the young woman home, he found her presence a blessing.  For she stopped discourse among his wives.  They doted over her and pampered her, as her time grew near.  And when she gave forth, they were far too busy tending the child to be into mischief.
5  Soon, all in the camp adored the little boy that they called Muhammed.  One day his grandfather heard joyous laughter, and one of his oldest associates, who he had never seen laugh, entered the tent carrying the child, followed by Amina, who was sharing his enjoyment.
6  "Kabon, you old scoundrel," the Elder called, "what brings you to my tent?"
7  "I need ten horses," his old friend answered.  "But tell me first, how is it you didn't tell me you had taken such a young wife and, had a new son."
8  The old Elder laughed.  "This is my grandson!" he answered.
9  "Well," his friend answered, "before we bargain for the horses, tell me that from time to time this bit of sunshine may visit my tent, and brighten my day!"
10  "If it is your pleasure!" the Elder agreed.  "I'm sure it would be enjoyable."
11  They bargained for the horses and the old Elder found he'd made a better deal with his old friend than he'd ever made before.  "This child has some magic!" he thought.
12  In the weeks that passed when he had guests, he would find some excuse to call in the child's mother and have her bring the child.  The old Elder found that any that adored the child were of good character, and completely honest.  Those who paid no attention to the child, dealed fairly, if you watched them carefully, but those who rejected the child he would not do business with at all, for they were thieves, and without character.
13   The old Elder was making much of his grandson's strange ability when one day a sweat-stained messenger arrived at his tent from his friend, with terrible news!  Amina had arrived in the camp with a fever, and was now deathly sick.  They feared she was dying.  The Elder grabbed his fastest steed and rushed to his friend's tents, but as he arrived, his friend emerged, tears running down his great cheeks, and spread his arms.  There was no need for explanation.   He and the Elder embraced, and went in.  And in both camps there was great termoil.
14  "I would like to keep the child with me," the Elder moaned, "but I have not the strength for such a great burdon.  I will call my son, Abu Talib.  He has greater circumstances than I, more servants.  There will be, among his, a wet nurse for the boy."
15  And Muhammed's uncle was called, and he came quickly, and though he did not want the responsibility either, it was his brother's son, and he would do his duty.  But he had no wet nurse.  But he remembered there was a family that sometimes did some work for him, whose mother was nursing.  He took the child and hurried to them.
16  Now, the woman, whose name was Halina, told Muhammed's uncle she would take the child, but she barely had enough milk for her own.  But she would let each suckle, then give them goat's milk.
16  But within days her breasts swelled, and both children always had their fill!  And those round about, said "This is not a natural thing!  This Muhammed is a child of wonder!"
17  Though Muhammed's uncle was a merchant, and very well to do, he, too, was a horse raiser.  And this was his greatest love.  And most of the time he lived in his tents near his herds.  He had the family caring for his nephew brought near to hand, so that the child would not be very far away.  For as much as he tried not to, he, too, was beginning to adore the child!
18  He grew well, and many times his wisdom was shown.  Even before he could speak the child did wonders!