A Home Full of Peace

In a house such as that, there is always peace and tranquillity. Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, was a source of peace on his own. The purpose of his very existence was to shower a rain of peace upon those who had never seen peace even in their dreams.

Khadija’s compassionate tenderness was also one of the important elements that nourished this peace. She was always pleased by his actions and employed haste to do as he wished. Whenever Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, was faced with a situation that frustrated him, he would find peace and comfort at home with Khadija.

This peace between them was complemented by an enviable closeness, unconditional commit- ment, and an unfaltering sense of security. In fact, this sincerity that they shared with each other attracted the attention of others and caused them to look at their life with admiration because it was something they had not seen before. One day, Abu Talib sent Nab’a, his servant, to see how his nephew, Muhammad was being treated. On her return, Nab’a told Abu Talib, “What I saw was very interesting. When she saw Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, arrive, Khadija went to the door, welcomed her husband and held his hand, saying to her husband, ‘I would sacrifice my parents for you. I know I would not do this for anyone else but you. I know that you are the awaited Prophet. When you see those days, please do not forget me or my place in your heart. Please pray for me to God who has sent you!’”

When Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, heard these touching words from his wife and constant supporter, he told Khadija, “May God be my witness that if I am that person, I will never forsake you because you have made many a sacrifice for me,”30 and indeed he never would forget her.