Khadija bint Khuwaylid was the first wife of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Born into an aristocratic clan of the Quraysh, she was an affluent merchant and was known to have a noble personality within her tribe. She employed Muhammad to manage a trade caravan to Syria and, impressed by his skills, subsequently offered him marriage, which he accepted. Khadija had married thrice before Muhammad.
- Occupation
- businessperson, wholesale merchant, merchant, Muslim
- Born
- 557
- Died
- 619
