During the course of their conversation, ‘Abdul Muttalib requested Abrahah to release all his camels which Abrahah’s army had taken. Surprised by this request, Abrahah exclaimed, “It is quite strange to hear you requesting for your camels, but I see that you have not mentioned a word about the Ka‘bah, which has great importance in your Deen and the Deen of your forefathers.” ‘Abdul Muttalib calmly responded:

أنا رب الإبل وللبيت رب سيمنعه

“I am the owner of the camels. Therefore, I have come to ask for the release of my camels. The Ka‘bah also has an owner and He will protect and take care of it.”

Hearing these words, Abrahah remained silent. He thereafter ordered the release of all the camels. Taking delivery of his camels, ‘Abdul Muttalib returned to his people and asked them to immediately evacuate Makkah Mukarramah. He then pledged all two hundred camels as an offering to the Ka‘bah.

(Extracted from Seeratul Mustafa 1/47)