The momentous event when Angel Jibril (Gabriel) appeared to Prophet Muhammad in Cave Hira on Mount Al-Nur. At the age of forty, during his spiritual retreat, the first five verses of Surah al-Alaq ('Read! In the name of your Lord...') were revealed, marking the beginning of the Quranic revelation and his prophetic mission. Angel Jibril descended upon the Prophet with divine light and dignity, breathing peace and clarity into his immaculate soul, and Khadijah instantly confirmed his vision.
The momentous event when Angel Jibril (Gabriel) appeared to Prophet Muhammad in Cave Hira on Mount Al-Nur. At the age of forty, during his spiritual retreat, the first five verses of Surah al-Alaq ('Read! In the name of your Lord...') were revealed, marking the beginning of the Quranic revelation and his prophetic mission. Angel Jibril descended upon the Prophet with divine light and dignity, breathing peace and clarity into his immaculate soul, and Khadijah instantly confirmed his vision.Bihar al-Anwar (Allamah Majlisi), Vol. 18, p. 206, Beirut Dar Ihya al-Turath Edition
The descent of the final divine revelation to humanity, transforming an illiterate shepherd into the final Messenger of God.