The Seerah of Prophet Muhammad

3. First Revelation

At age 40 (610 CE), in Cave Hira, Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) appeared with the first verses of Qur’an:

“Read in the name of your Lord…” (Surah Al-‘Alaq 96:1-5).

Trembled, returned to Khadijah who comforted him.

Khadijah took him to Waraqa ibn Nawfal (Christian scholar) who confirmed he was a Prophet.

🌟 4. Early Da’wah (Secret Call)

Preached secretly for 3 years.

First believers: Khadijah, Ali ibn Abi Talib, Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, Zayd ibn Harithah.

Then invited Quraysh openly, recited:

“Warn your close family…” (Qur’an 26:214).

Faced mockery and persecution.

🌟 5. Persecution in Makkah

Muslims tortured: Bilal ibn Rabah, Ammar ibn Yasir, Sumayyah bint Khayyat (first martyr in Islam).

Prophet ﷺ protected by Abu Talib.

Boycott: Quraysh cut off Muslims from trade & food; they suffered 3 years in hardship (Sha’b Abi Talib).

Year of Sorrow (619 CE): Death of Khadijah (RA) and Abu Talib.