From work to Love

      I had the privilege to come across an amazing opportunity to begin working for a wealthy Meccan widow named Khadijah. She offered me a job as a merchant, I carried her goods to the north and returned with a profit. Khadijah and I were distant cousins. She was a highly respected, noble woman coming from a prominent family. I was only the age of 25 when I began working for her, and of course I didn't come from a very wealthy family, but she hired me due to the fact that others would say I was an honest man. It was nice to work for such a recognized woman.
    Upon arrival from my first business trip, I later learned that Khadijah's servant, whom went along with me, was asked how my work conduct was. The servant sent her an excellent report, thankfully, he said that I was the kindest, gentlest man he had ever met. I was grateful to hear that these kind words were spoken about me, and it was important for me to treat everybody with kindness in my work. Khadijah must have been thoroughly impressed with the report because she sent her sister to speak with me.
            She said, "Why are you not married, yet?"
           "For lack of means," I answered.
           "What if I could offer you a wife of nobility, beauty, and wealth? Would you be interested?"                          When those words escaped her mouth, I was in shock but of course I said yes, but at the mention of her sisters name, I chuckled in amazement. I couldn't imagine marrying such an amazing and noble woman. In response to her I said:
            "How could I marry her? She has turned down the most noble men in the city, much wealthier     and prominent that me, a poor shepherd."
In response to my insecurity, Khadijah's sister assured me that it would be okay, and taken care of.

     Not long after that conversation, Khadijah and I joined in marriage. Our marriage was pleasant and prosperous, many say it was one of the most sacred and happiest marriages in human history. Our love was deep and unconditional. We bore six children throughout our marriage, 2 sons and 4 daughters. Both of our sons sadly died in infancy.
     Throughout our marriage I always enjoyed retreating to Mount Hira to meditate and pray to the Lord. It was always important for me to seclude myself from the world in the cave on Hira to grow closer to my God. I enjoyed returning home to my supportive and loving wife who was always willing to listen to me about my time spent meditating.