The Story of Hazrat Khadijah

activities, and Khadijah placed her wealth at his disposal. Her entire fortune was used up in the cause of Islam. Khadijah gave her wealth to the cause of Islam and became personally involved in dawah work. She organized meals for the people of Makkah. This allowed her to meet them in groups, talk to them, and tell them about Islam. Some liked what they heard and joined the small group of believers. However, not everybody liked the Prophet’s message, and many people in Makkah opposed Islam. This was especially true of the Quraysh tribe, who were the leaders of Makkah. They were scared that people would turn away from tribal traditions and would no longer listen to them. They began to be cruel to the Prophet and those who accepted Islam. They spoke rudely to them, threw dust and garbage on them when they passed their houses, and would not let them buy goods in their shops or do business with them. They would not allow them to take part in their gatherings. They spread all sorts of lies about them. One day, the Prophet was sitting in Hira’s cave and did not return home at his usual time. Khadijah became worried. She thought the Quraysh might harm him, so she sent a man to look for him. She wondered: “What could have happened to him? Why is he late?” The man she sent returned empty-handed and told her he could not find the Prophet anywhere in town. Khadijah decided to go and look for him herself. At that time, the Prophet was in the cave with the angel Gabriel. Gabriel said to the Prophet: “Khadijah is coming here. She has got some food and water