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 8.“Cover me, Cover me”.

The experience in the cave left the Prophet (peace be upon him) trembled in fear, shocked by what he had seen and heard. The revelation was totally a new experience for him. He set off for his house immediately. On reaching home, the Prophet (peace be upon him) asked Khadijah to wrap him in blankets. When he calmed down, he related the whole story to her.

Khadijah knew the character of the Prophet (peace be upon him) better than anyone else, since she was his wife. She was well aware of his noble character and qualities.
At once Khadijah reassured him: “No! Allah would never disgrace you! You keep good ties with your relatives, you look after the weak, you help the poor and the needy, you entertain the guests and suffer hardships, in the path of truthfulness.”

Khadijah then suggested that they go and consult her wise elderly cousin Waraqah ibn Nawfal, who was a Christian. Waraqah heard the whole account and then said: “I am sure the angel that descended on Moses, has descended on you. Your people will abuse and mistreat you. I wish I could be alive to give you my support when your people will turn you out.”

“Will they turn me out?” The Prophet (peace be upon him) found this difficult to believe. Waraqah replied that the people have always turned against those who received a message from God.

Waraqah lived only a short period after this incident and passed away.

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