The Revelation in the Cave of Ḥirāʾ

During one of his retreats to the Cave of Ḥirāʾ, in the month of Ramaḍān,

the moment arrived. <break time="0.8s" /> Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was alone in the cave,

engaged in worship and reflection. <break time="0.8s" /> Then, the Angel Jibrīl (a.s.)

came to him. <break time="0.8s" /> He said: <break time="0.8s" /> In the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. <break time="0.8s" />

Surah Al-‘Alaq — verses 1 to 5 (English translation: Sahih International) <break time="0.8s" /> “Read,

O Prophet, in the Name of your Lord Who created—” <break time="0.8s" /> “Created humans

from a clinging clot.” <break time="0.8s" /> “Read, and your Lord is the Most Generous,” <break time="0.8s" />

“Who taught by the pen—” <break time="0.8s" /> “Taught humanity what they knew not.” <break time="0.8s" /> Ṣadaqa Allāhu al-‘Aẓīm. <break time="0.8s" />