…in the beginning the prophethood of Muhammad was concealed,
and no one knew of it save Khadíjih and Ibn-i-Nawfal, [1] until it was publicly
announced three years later.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (Table talks in Akka, authenticated
by ‘Abdu’l-Baha; ‘Some Answered Questions’ – 2014 revised translation by the
Baha’i World Centre)
[1] That is, Muhammad’s wife and her cousin
Varaqih-ibn-i-Nawfal.