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One day Abu Talib, the uncle of Prophet Muhammad, praise and peace be
upon him, who had raised him since he was a child suggested to his nephew,
who was now twenty-four, that he might wish to contact Khadijah to ask
whether she might like him to trade on her behalf. Muhammad had only dealt
with male traders and was somewhat respectfully shy to ask her, so he told
his uncle that perhaps if she had a need for his services she would contact
him.

When news of the conversation reached Khadijah, who was twelve years his
senior, she was very enthusiastic and told those close to her that if she had
only known he was willing to trade for her she would have offered him the
opportunity long before, and so a messenger was sent to invite him to come
to her house and discuss arrangements.

When Khadijah met Muhammad she respectfully asked if he would take it
upon himself to act on her behalf with her caravan. She told him that she had
already learned of his reputation for honesty and truthfulness and knew of his