Holy Prophet Muhammad and His Teachings — Page 7
was being oppressed by another, he would [ espouse the cause of the former and was not satisfied till he had secured for him his just rights. . His Marriage with Khadeeja. . His truthfulness, honesty and goodness at this time of his life earned for him the titles of "The. Truthful One," and, "The Trusted One" When the purity and honesty of his life began to be generally known, he was engaged by a wealthy lady merchant of Mecca, whose name W88. Khadeeja, to undertake on her behalf a commercial venture into Syria, in return for a share in the profits of the venture. She also sent a slave. Muhammad of her own to accompany him. executed his commission with such diligence and honesty, that the venture resulted in a far larger profit than Khadeeja had expected. His kindness and courtesy won the heart of Khadeeja's slave, and on returning to Mecca he gave a full account of the purity and nobility of Muhammad's life to Khadeeja, who was so affected by the recital that she offered her hand in marriage to