The Makkan Period Chapter 4 · Event 12

Employed by Khadijah

595 CE Makkah to Syria

Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, a noble and wealthy merchant, employed the Prophet ﷺ to trade on her behalf in Syria. He proved to be an excellent trader.

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