Motherly Affection Once, in the time of Hadrat Dawūd alaihis salam, two women were walking (each with their baby in their hands) when a wolf appeared, grabbed one of the babies and took off. The older woman then grabbed the younger woman’s baby and said, “This is my child! The wolf took yours!” The younger woman angrily replied, “Fear اَللَّه سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَال ! That baby belongs to me!” An argument then ensued between the two of them. After presenting their case to Hadrat Dawūd alaihis salam, it was decided that the baby should be given to the older woman. Hadrat Sulaiman alaihis salam came to know of this and replied, “Father, I have another idea. Have a knife brought and allow me to separate this baby in half. Each woman can then take home a piece of the boy for themselves.” Hearing this, the older woman remained silent. The younger woman, however, immediately cried out, “No! You can give the baby to her, but please don’t harm it!” Hadrat Sulaiman alaihis salam then said, “This baby belongs to the second woman. She has just shown us the affection she has for her child.” So, the baby was then given back to its rightful owner. – Fat’hul-Baari, Vol. 12, Pg. 268, Mishkaat Sharif, Pg. 500 LESSON Ijtihād helps solve great problems with ease...
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