Explanation

• Participants: 12 men, 4 women
• Notable Figures: Uthman ibn Affan (R.A), Ruqayyah (R.A)
• Reason: Escape persecution in Mecca

• Participants: 83 men, 18–19 women
• Purpose: Larger group sought safety and freedom to practice Islam

Explanation

Explanation

Explanation

• Prophet Muhammad PBUH have at the age of 40.
• He and his wife had six children — two boys (who did not live into adulthood) and four girls.
• By the time he was 40, he began having religious visions that would change his life.
• This is Prophet Muhammad's mosque in Medina.
• At the age of 40 in 11 BH (610 CE), Muhammad is said to have received his first verbal revelation in the cave called Hira, which was the beginning of the descent of the Quran that continued up to the end of his life.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• Beginning of revelation: 22 December 609 CE
• Prophet’s age at start: 40 years
• Completion of revelation: 632 CE (year of his death)
• Total years of revelation: ~23 years

Additional information:

• The Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• First word revealed: “Iqra” (Read).
• First 5 verses of Surah Al-Alaq were revealed in Ghar-e-Hira.
• Last revealed Surah: Surah An-Nasr.
• Revelation was oral, through Archangel Gabriel (Jibril).

Last verified on 01-04-2026