According to Haykal, one day while Muhammad S.A.W was asleep in the Cave Hira, an angel appeared to him with a sheet in his hand. The angel said to him “Read” Muhammad S.A.W answered in surprise “What shall I read?” for the second time, the angel again commanded him “Read”, and Muhammad S.A.W again responded with the plea “What shall I read?”
For the third time, Muhammad S.A.W was seized by the angel and he commanded “Read in the name of your Lord, the creator, who created man from clot of blood. Read! Your Lord is Gracious. He who taught man by the pen that which he knows not”. This was the first revelation of the Qur’an and the beginning of his call to Prophethood.
Muhammad S.A.W recited these verses, repeating them after the angel who later withdrew from his sight. After this encounter, the prophet terribly frightened rushed home straight to his room. He asked his wife, Khadijah R.A to cover him with cloth! Khadijah R.A, having provided the “cover”, asked what really happened to the prophet. He narrated his experience and Khadijah R.A too was frightened. She later sought the elderly advice of her relation known as Waraqah b. Naufal to assist her husband and explain the situation.
Waraqah explained the situation to Muhammad S.A.W that the great spirit that appeared to Moses has appeared to him. That he will be denied and will be hurt by his people. He said Muhammad S.A.W will be abused and pursued.
On Laylatul Qadr, a night better than a thousand months, Angel Jibril (Gabriel) descends to the earth, bringing peace and blessings. It’s a night when mercy, forgiveness, and prayers are accepted—how amazing is that? Let’s maximize these moments to connect with Allah in worship and supplication. 🤲💖
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