His subsequent career shows how completely their religious thoughts had taken possession of him, and repeated acts manifest his affectionate regard for them.

His own life was devoted to the expansion and extension of their theological doctrine, and, that once effectually established, his successors energetically adopted and diffused their scientific, their Aristotelian opinions.
As Mohammed grew to manhood, he made other expeditions to Syria.
Perhaps, we may suppose, that on these occasions the convent and its hospitable in mates were not forgotten.

He had a mysterious reverence for that country.

A wealthy Meccan widow Chadizah, had intrusted him with the care of her Syrian trade.

She was charmed with his capacity and fidelity, and (since he is said to have been characterized by the possession of singular manly beauty and a most courteous demeanor) charmed with his person.