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Illustration of caravan trade in the desert
Khadijah was so impressed with the personality of the Prophet.
Khadijah's Book: The True Love Story of Muhammad recounts the beginning of Khadija and the Prophet's meeting in business affairs. At that time, Muhammad had not been sent as a prophet and an apostle.
one day Khadija heard the news of a very trusted young man among the Arabs named Muhammad. Interested in making the young man his employee, Khadijah also called him.
"I am calling you according to what I hear from people about your honest words, your trustworthy integrity, and your noble characterI choose you to deal with trade matters and I will pay you twice as much as I usually give to you, "Khadija told the Prophet. Muhammad also accepted the offer of Khadija with pleasure.
Khadija also sent Muhammad as the leader of the trade caravan to the land of Sham. A slave of Khadija's faith named Maysarah participated in the caravan.
on the way, a Jewish monk who is known to have a broad religious insight, Nestora, asked Maysarah, who was the leader of the trading caravan who participated in it. Maysarah also preach about the reputation of the Messenger of Allah known to be honest and intelligent. nestora then says, that person is a prophet sent by God.
All Maysarah's experience in following the Prophet's trading caravan was reported to Khadija. maysarah even says, seeing two angels bring clouds over the Prophet's head to protect him from the scorching sun.
Increasingly, Khadijah was increasingly impressed with the personality of the Prophet. he also wanted to build a house with Muhammad who at that time has not been appointed apostle of God. But, at that time Khadijah was in doubt as she was a widow while Muhammad was a young man.
in the Great Women of Islam narrated, one night Khadija dreamed the sun descended from the sky to her yard. The sun then shines brightly emitting light from within the house. When awakened in the morning, Khadija was curious about the dream.
he went to see his cousin Waraqah bin Naufal, a blind man famous for his skill in interpreting dreams. Hearing him, Waraqah smiled calmly and asked Khadija not to worry. The reason, the dream shows a positive thing in the life of Khadijah.
the sun in dreams shows that the peace-filled and blessed prophet whose arrival has been foretold in the Torah and the Gospel will give light in his home. The Prophet would bring mercy and happiness in Khadija's life.
After the dream, Khadijah determined to marry Muhammad. He then proposed to him. Welcomed, Muhammad accepted and both married. At that time, Khadijah age 40 years while the Messenger of Allah was 25 years old. but, age differences do not hinder the marriage. Keduannya live happy. Khadija's business became even more prominent after marrying the Prophet.
In addition to an increasingly advanced business, all the sons and daughters of the Prophet were born from Khadijah's womb, except for Ibrahim. the sons and daughters of the Prophet along with Khadija numbered six. First two sons, Qasim and Abdullah, then followed by daughters, Zainab, Ruqayyah, Umm Kulthum, and Fatimah. But, only two years old, Qasim and Abdullah died so as to bring deep sorrow for the Prophet and Khadijah.
marriage with the Prophet became the third and last for Khadija. The Prophet never married another woman during Khadijah's life. When Muhammad was sent as an apostle, Khadijah became the first to recognize his prophethood. Khadija always accompany the Prophet when exposed to difficulties when the people of Mecca opposed his da'wah. Kahdijah even willing to donate all his wealth to propaganda Rasulullah.
