Beginning of revelation

What were the people of Makkah doing openly that bothered Prophet Muhammad (SAW)?

• Sinning openly and worshipping many gods.

• Studying science and mathematics.

Where did the Prophet (PBUH) go to spend time in worship before Prophethood?

• Cave of Thawr
• Mount Arafat
• Cave of Hira
• Masjid al-Haram

What would the Prophet (PBUH) do in the cave of Hira?

• The Prophet (PBUH) built a mosque in the cave.
• The Prophet (PBUH) wrote a book in the cave.
• The Prophet (PBUH) met with other prophets in the cave.
• The Prophet (PBUH) received the first revelation from Jibreel (AS)

What would rocks and trees say to the Prophet (PBUH) on his way to the cave?

• 'Peace be upon you, O Messenger of Allah.'

• 'Beware of the cave ahead.'

• 'Do not proceed further.'

• 'Return to your home.'

What special task was the Prophet (PBUH) being prepared for?

• Receiving the Qur'an and becoming the final Prophet for all humankind.

• Leading a military campaign against neighboring tribes.

• Establishing trade routes across Arabia.

• Building a new city in the desert.

Who appeared to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in the cave of Hira?

• Jibril (AS)

• Mikail (AS)

• Israfil (AS)

• Izra'il (AS)

What did Jibril (AS) say to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) when he first appeared?

• Read!

• Pray!

• Listen!

• Speak!

How many times did Jibril (AS) ask the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to read before revealing the verses?

• two
• four
• five
• three

What did Jibril (AS) do each time the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) replied, 'I cannot read'?

• He squeezed him tightly.

• He turned away from him.

• He gave him a book to read.

• He asked him to write something.

Who comforted the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) after he was frightened and confused by the experience of revelation?

• His wife Khadijah (RA)

• His uncle Abu Talib

• His companion Abu Bakr (RA)

• His cousin Ali (RA)