Summary: years as an orphan, was cherished with affection and rever- ence by his foster-mother. Halima related how she saw him, while playing with other children, suddenly seized by two men in white garments, who opened his breast, took out his heart, cleansed it, and then replaced it, before disappearing. Halima was filled with awe and sought the Prophet's maternal grandfather, who assured her that this was a good sign, a purification by angels. Additionally, when Mohammed was a young man, he took part in a reconstruction of the Kaaba, an event which solidified his position as an honorable and trustworthy figure among the Quraysh tribe, who acknowledged his integrity and leadership qualities. Thus, from his mystical childhood experiences to his role in the community, the series of miraculous events surrounding Mohammed’s life marked the beginning of his journey towards becoming the Prophet of Islam.