Holy Prophet Muhammad and His Teachings — Page 9
9 prevalence of polytheism and devoted himself to the worship of the One Eternal God. He found such comfort in the latter occupation, that he often carried with him provisions sufficient to sustain him over several days, and spent long periods of time in the cave in the worship and contemplation of the Almighty. . The First Revelation. . At last when he arrived in the fortieth year he received Divine revelation to effect: following "Worship God and pray to Him for spiritual and intellectual advancement and for the acquisition of such learning as has not previously been revealed to mankind. ”. When he received this revelation he felt troubled and proceeded home and related the whole incident to his wife, at the same time expressing his fear that God meant to try him. . Khadeeja, who used to study every movement of his with affectionate solicitude, comforted him and said, “Nay, God will surely not try thee,