On leaving the cave of Thowr, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) set out on the road to Madinah Munawwarah. En route to Madinah Munawwarah, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) passed the tent of Ummu Ma’bad.

Ummu Ma’bad was a remarkably noble and incredibly hospitable woman. She would often sit at the entrance of her tent.

Those accompanying Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) on the journey approached her to purchase some dates and meat, but she had nothing to offer them. The blessed gaze of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) fell on the tent, and he noticed a young goat in the corner of the tent. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) enquired, “How is this goat?” Ummu Ma’bad replied, “This goat is frail and weak. This is why it is unable to graze with the rest of the flock out in the fields.”