Islamiyat '' Compilation of Quran''

At what age did Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) start meditating in the cave of Hira?

At the age of 35

Where is the cave of Hira located?

Mount Noor, 2 miles away from Makkah.

What was the size of the cave of Hira?

About 4 yards long and 1.75 yards wide

What did Prophet (pbuh) do in the cave of Hira?

He pondered over the ill practices of Arabs, worshipped Allah, and spent time in isolation (Tahanuth).

What was one of the signs of Prophethood before the first revelation?

He began having true dreams that lasted for six months.

When did the first revelation take place?

On the 27th of Ramadan, 610 A.D., when the Prophet (pbuh) was 40 years old.

Who appeared to the Prophet (pbuh) in the cave?

Angel Jibrael (Gabriel).

What did Jibrael (A.S) ask Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) to do?

“Read.”

What was the Prophet’s reply?

“I cannot read.”

Which verses were revealed first?

The first 5 verses of Surah Alaq (96:1–5).