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What was the prophet’s habit at the age of forty?
He spent more time in retreats and reflection.
Where did the prophet practise reflection?
He practiced reflection at the cave of Hira, Makkah.
How far is the Hira Cave from Makkah?
The Hira Cave is two miles northeast of the city.
Why was it called the Mount of Light?
As the first revelation took place there.
What did the prophet do in the Hira’ cave?
The prophet prayed for long days and nights.
What happened on the prophet's way to the cave?
The prophet would hear ‘Peace be upon you!’
Who would say ‘Peace be upon you, Mohammad’?
A certain rock in the mountain would say it.
What was the first form of revelation?
It was the true dream during his sleep.
How long did this phase last?
This phase lasted for six months.
What is the relation between dreams and the Quran?
No verse was revealed during the prophet’s sleep.
At what times did the angel of revelation ‘Jebril’ use to come to prophet Mohammad?
While the prophet was awake.
When did the first revelation take place?
It took place when the prophet was forty years old.
What day, what month was the first revelation?
The first revelation was on the 21st. of Ramadan.
What happened on the 21st. of Ramadan?
The angel Jibreel appeared to prophet Mohammad.
What did Jibreel tell prophet Mohammad to do?
Jibreel told him to read saying ‘ Read’ Three times.
What did the prophet answer?
He said ‘I can’t read’, three times.
How did the prophet feel at that moment?
He trembled with fear and went home at once.
What did the prophet ask Khadeejah to do?
The prophet asked Khadeejah to wrap him up.
How did Khadeeja support the prophet?
Khadeeja assured the prophet of Allah’s support.
What qualities made Khadeeja say so?
: Mohammad was good to his kinsmen, the weak, the poor, guests and the distressed.
Who did Khadeeja take the prophet to?
Khadeeja took him to her cousin Waraqa ibn Nawfal.
What did Waraqa say about that incident?
He said it was the same revelation angel sent down upon Moses.
What did Waraqa wish ?
Waraqa wished he had been younger to support Mohammad.
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