How did Khadijah respond when Muhammad was troubled by his first revelation?

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Medina, Saudi Arabia: Prophet's Mosque — Muhammad The Prophet's Mosque, showing the green dome built above the tomb of Muhammad, Medina, Saudi Arabia.

When Muhammad received his first revelation and felt troubled, Khadījah provided essential emotional and spiritual support. She reassured him of the authenticity of his experience, becoming the first person to believe in his message.1

To further validate his experience, she consulted her relative Waraqah ibn Nawfal, who compared Muhammad’s revelations to those of Moses. This consultation helped provide Muhammad with the confidence he needed regarding his prophetic calling.1