Mishkat al-Masabih 5719

He reported from the Prophet: ‘There were two women, each with her son. A wolf came and took one of their sons. One woman said to the other, “It took your son.” The other said, “It took your son.” They brought their case to David, who ruled in favor of the older woman. Then they went out to Solomon son of David and told him. He said, “Bring me a knife, and I will divide him between you.” The younger woman said, “Do not do that—may Allah have mercy on you! He is her son.” So Solomon ruled in favor of the younger woman.’ Agreed upon.