Maryam-Apr-Jun-2014-EN

and sacrificed everything for the cause of his
Prophethood. Hence, Prophet Muhammad saw is
quoted to have once said, “Khadijah ra aided me
with her wealth at a time when no one else did.” 2
Once, Hazrat Khadijah ra observed the Prophet
Muhammad’s saw empathy for one of her slaves,
Zaid bin Harisa ra , and the manner in which he
appreciated and praised his services. As a result,
she bequeathed him to the Prophet saw , and in turn,
the Prophet Muhammad saw set him free. 3 Hazrat
Khadijah ra noticed the love and devotion with
which the Prophet Muhammad saw undertook his
prayers, and always sought to support and assist
the performance of his spiritual duties. She would
take it upon herself to prepare his provisions
when he would seek solitude in the cave of
Hira to worship. In one incident, it is narrated
that she set out towards the northern parts of
Makkah with provisions in search of the Prophet
Muhammad saw . On her way, the angel Gabriel as
appeared before her and enquired about the
Prophet Muhammad saw . Hazrat Khadijah ra became
anxious since an unknown man was asking about
her husband. Upon meeting the Prophet saw , she
related the earlier encounter, to which he replied:
“That was Gabriel as and he said to give Salam
to you. He brings glad tidings of a resting place
in paradise for you, a place where there shall be
neither fatigue nor racket nor clamour.”
Another tradition relates that Gabriel as said,
“Salam to Hazrat Khadijah ra from her Lord.” 4 The
beauty of her response to these words bears
witness to her wisdom and intelligence. She
replied:
“Allah the Almighty is ‘Salam’ (meaning that He
is the source of peace Himself, and peace pours
forth from Him), and Salam to Gabriel as as well.” 5
The glad tidings concerning Hazrat Khadijah’s ra
abode in Paradise was a significant tribute
to her character. She continuously provided
the Prophet saw with encouragement. She also
undertook the task of personally attending to
the Prophet’s saw every need, despite having come
from a wealthy family that could have provided her
with servants. Allah has predestined a glasshouse
of pearls and gems for Hazrat Khadijah ra , a house
mirroring her pure and sincere heart. She filled
her home with peace and made it heavenly for
the Prophet saw during her lifetime. For her reward,
Almighty Allah sent forth a message of glad
tidings and conveyed the message of her eternal
abode in heaven. Just as she caused no fatigue
to reach the Prophet Muhammad saw through her
care and support, her eternal abode shall know
no fatigue either.
After he received his first revelation in the cave
of Hira, Hazrat Khadijah ra alone gave the Prophet
Muhammad saw succour and encouragement.
On this occasion, an unknown person came
and addressed the Holy Prophet saw during his
meditation, which caused him to be overcome
with fear and trepidation. He made his way home
to Hazrat Khadijah ra trembling, and asked his wife
to cover him in a blanket. He was overwhelmed
with anxiety and said, “Khadijah ra ! What is
happening to me Fear for my life is beginning
to overtake me.” At this crucial juncture, Hazrat
Khadijah ra provided her husband with courage
and solace; she held his noble and virtuous
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