Rebuilding of the Ka'bah and the Black Stone Dispute

When Muhammad was about 35, the Ka'bah was damaged by flooding and the Quraysh rebuilt it. A dispute arose over which clan would have the honor of placing the Black Stone (al-Hajar al-Aswad) back in its corner. They agreed that the next person to enter the Haram would arbitrate. Muhammad entered, placed the stone on a cloth, had representatives of each clan hold an edge, and set the stone himself. This wisdom averted potential bloodshed.