How did the Prophet ﷺ marry Khadijah?

Also asked as Who proposed marriage to the Prophet? · Who proposed to whom, the Prophet or Khadijah? · Story of Khadijah's marriage · Did Khadijah propose first?

1. Khadijah was a wealthy Makkan merchant who hired others to trade for her
2. She hired him for his reputation for honesty and trustworthiness
3. He travelled to Sham with her servant Maysarah, and the journey profited well
4. Maysarah reported his character back to her
5. She sent word offering marriage, and he accepted

Ibn Hisham, As-Sirah an-Nabawiyyah; Ibn Sa'd, At-Tabaqat al-Kubra