Virtues of Khadijah (Part 5) 9-Mutual Love and Affection
Khadijah’s love and affection to Muhammad was not unilateral. It
was bilateral. This reality was mentioned in the marriage
ceremony by Abu Talib: “Khadijah and Muhammad love each other.”
As such Khadijah had become interested in Muhammad upon her deep
insight, the Prophet (PBUH) too, had found her deserving to be
his wife. She was a widow reportedly 15 years older than the
Prophet (PBUH) but Muhammad (PBUH) found her more deserving than
any other woman, married her and respected her throughout her
life. A Key Point The late Motahari has referred to a key point
about Khadijah’s property and Ali’s sword. It is important to
know because when it is said that Islam made progress by
Khadijah’s wealth and Ali’s sword it might be thought that Islam
spread through the use of wealth and force. Motahhari says:
“What kind of religion can make progress by the use of force? Is
there any reference in the Holy Qur’an referring to the progress
of Islam with the use of f