Our Beloved Master - His Early Life — Page 89
24 A ProSperous Lady T here lived in Makkah a prosperous lady belonging to a very noble family. Her name was Khad i jah ra. She was highly respected throughout the city and there was no one richer than her in all of Arabia. She was an accomplished trader. She would send people with her merchandise to be sold to places like Egypt, Syria, and Yemen. When Khad i jah ra learned about the skill, honesty, and excellent manner of young Muhammad sa in conducting business, she called him and said, “I want you to take my goods to Syria for trading. I will give you twice the amount I pay others for the