Waraqa bin naufal

Waraqa bin Naufal was a cousin of Khadijah, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad, and a Christian scholar who had knowledge of the scriptures. He played a significant role in the early days of Islam by providing support and validation to Muhammad after his first revelation from the Angel Gabriel. Waraqa recognized the divine nature of Muhammad's experiences and encouraged him, affirming that he was the prophet foretold in earlier religious texts. His insights and encouragement helped bolster Muhammad's confidence during a critical time in the nascent Islamic community.