In conclusion...

In conclusion, the food, which is eaten by the parents, has an enormous effect on the future development of the child, because it is from this food that the sperm is formed, and carried on to the womb to grow, and become a human being. Furthermore, the psychological state of the parents during sexual intercourse has a great effect on the child's state of mind, and his psychological behaviour in the future.

Besides, the persistent want and earnest desire to have sexual intercourse are influential on the appearance, and intelligence of the child. In light of these two points (the nutritional and psychological effects upon children), we move on to elaborate on the subject by verifying it through a selection of narrations mentioned in Volume 6 of Bihar al-Anwar. Gabriel descended to the Messenger of Allah (S), and told him: "O Muhammad!

The Most Exalted sends His peace upon you, and commands you to refrain from (coming close to) Khadija for forty days." The Prophet, who loved, and adored Khadija (in obedience to Allah's command), spent forty days fasting, and praying nights. When it was close to the end of the forty days, he summoned Ammar Ibn Yasser and asked him to go to Khadija and tell her: "O Khadija!

do not assume that my separation from you means abandoning, or, forsaking you, rather my Lord commanded me to do so, so expect nothing save benevolence, for surely Allah (exalted is His Name) praises you to His most honorable angels several times a day. Therefore, with nightfall, close the door and lay down to sleep; for I will be staying at Fatima Bint Asad's house." This brought sad tidings to Lady Khadija (as) who missed having the Prophet by her side.

At the end of the forty days, Gabriel once again descended to Allah's Messenger, and said: "O Muhammad! The Most Exalted sends His peace upon you, and commands you to be prepared for His salutation, and a gift." The Prophet said: "Gabriel! What is the Lord of the world’s gift and what is His salutation?" Gabriel said: "I have no knowledge of it." At that moment, Angel Michael (Mikaeel) descended with a plate covered with a handkerchief made of brocade or sarcenet, and presented it to the Prophet!