Safia, Mohammed's aunt, was present at his birth, and testifies to six
memorable incidents. First, the new-born child performed obeisance, and
prayed with a slow and distinct voice, "Oh Lord, pardon my people, pardon
my people!" Second, in clear and eloquent tones, he repeated the
Creed, "I bear witness that there is no God but the Lord alone, and that
I am his apostle." Third, the light of Mohammed obscured the lamp.
Fourth, she was about to wash the babe, when a voice from the unseen
world said, "Oh Safia, trouble not thyself, I have sent forth the blessed
Mohammed washed and pure. Fifth, he was born circumcised and with his
navel cut. Sixth, on his holy back the seal of prophecy was visible in
letters of light, more resplendent than the morning star, viz. "There is
no god but the Lord," etc. Three persons, brilliant as the sun, appeared
from heaven. One held a silver goblet; the second an emerald tray; the third a
silver towel; they washed him seven times, then blessed and saluted him with a
glorious address as the Prince of mankind.