The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) shook with awe and excitement at having received a Divine revelation, left the cave, and went straight towards Mecca. He encountered many peculiarities on the road. The mountains, rocks, and trees greeted him by saying, “Assalamu Alaykum Ya Rasullulah (May peace be with you, oh Messenger) and congratulated him on his exalted duty. Our Holy Prophet (PBUH) arrived home. He had lost his breath in the face of the magnificence of this situation. All he could say to his faithful wife, Hazrat Khadija Kubra, who anxiously greeted him was, “Cover me! Cover me!” 1.

Despite having discerned a different kind of expression that could be seen on the Master of the Universe’s (PBUH) face, his faithful wife did not ask any questions and followed his order. She put him in bed in a loving and respectful manner and covered him. Our Holy Prophet (PBUH) who sought solitude was now in his home and was now alone with his thoughts. He woke up a while later. Even if it was a very small amount, it was obvious that he had reached some level of comfort and peace. He explained everything that had happened to him and added, “I am scared,

Those words of our Prophet definitely originated from his desire to feel safe regarding reaching the eternal happiness and honorable duty.

Hazrat Khadija possessed eminent capabilities as well as a level of understanding and discernment that qualified her to be the first wife of the most esteemed Prophet, whom she fully trusted. She affirmed the Master of the Universe’s (PBUH) wish about feeling safe with these words:

There is no reason for you to feel any kind of fear or worry. Do not be sad, Allah will never embarrass a servant like you. I know that you always speak the truth. You perform duties that have been given to you and safeguard that which has been entrusted to you. You interact closely with your relatives. You treat your neighbors in a very kind and caring manner. You help the poor. You open your doors to strangers and entertain them as guests. You help the community during disasters and tribulations! Oh my Uncle’s Son, persevere. By Allah, I hope that you are this community’s prophet.” 2

1. Bukhari, 1/7
2. Bukhari, 1/7