An Example of Noble Character

rewarded him with double the usual payment—two camels instead of one. Impressed by his honesty and conduct, she grew inclined toward him. Through an elderly woman of Makkah, she sent him a proposal of marriage. At that time, the Prophet was under the guardianship of his uncle, Abu Talib. After consulting him, the Prophet accepted the proposal. Abu Talib officiated the marriage in the presence of family members. At the time, Khadijah was 40 years old, and the Prophet was 25. When the Prophet turned 40, the angel Gabriel came to him in the Cave of Hira and delivered the first revelation, informing him that God had appointed him as His Messenger. Upon returning home, the Prophet shared this extraordinary experience first with Khadijah. Being intelligent and upright, she had no hesitation in affirming the truth of his experience. Afterward, Khadijah wrapped herself in a cloak and went to her cousin Waraqah ibn Nawfal, who had embraced Christianity and studied the Torah and the Gospel. When she told him what the Prophet had experienced in the cave, Waraqah replied, “O Khadijah, if what you say is true, then this is the same noble angel (Namus Akbar) who came to Moses. Indeed, Muhammad is the prophet of this nation.” (Seerah Ibn Hisham, Vol. 1, p. 238) Until then, Khadijah had only been his wife. From that point on, she became his partner in the prophetic mission. She supported him in every possible way, handed over