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the Quraysh's trade caravans gath-
ered to embark upon their lengthy
journeys to Syria and Yemen,
Khadijah’s [r] caravan equalled the
caravans of all other traders of
Quraysh put together. She would
export fine Makkan goods to far
away lands and would hire the best
managers for the trading journeys.
They would bring back goods to
Makkah from the lands they visited.
Khadijah [r] had heard of the hon-
esty and integrity of Muhammad [s].
So she asked him to work for her as
a manager of her business. He
gladly accepted her offer. On one
business trip, he was accompanied
by Maysara, Khadijah [r]’s trusted
servant. Maysara was amazed by
Muhammad’s [s] excellent charac-
ter and honesty. On their return,
Maysara related what he had seen
of Muhammad’s noble ways.
Khadijah [r] was very impressed
with Muhammad [s]. She was so
impressed that she considered mar-
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embark
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export
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integrity
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descended
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courtyard
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predicted
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approached
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charming
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frequent
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virtuous
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astonishing
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compulsory
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convey
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