Peaceful Beginning of the Prophetic Mission

PEACEFUL BEGINNING OF THE PROPHETIC MISSION Lord is the Most Bountiful One who taught by the pen, taught man what he did not know.” (96:1-5) These were the first words of the Quran. The Prophet felt these lines were written on his heart. However, the experience left him surprised and confused. He even thought that he might be falling ill. So he rushed back to his wife, Khadijah. Being very kind and understanding, Khadijah tried her best to reassure him. She said: “By God, I pray and hope that you will be the Prophet of this nation. By God, He will not let you down. You are kind to your relations. You speak the truth, help the poor bear their burden, honour guests, and help those in distress. Surely, God will never let you fail.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 3) Khadijah then suggested they go and consult her cousin Waraqa ibn Nawfal, who had become a Christian hermit. When Waraqa heard the entire account from the Prophet, he told him that the revelation he had