Every journey has a starting point, and for the Quran, the divine word of God, it began with a single, powerful command. It wasn’t a complex phrase or a long verse, but a simple, direct instruction given to an unlettered personality in a cave. This one word set in motion a spiritual and intellectual revolution that would transform humanity. So, what was this very first word revealed of the Quran that laid the foundation for an entire religion?
Question: What is the first word revealed of the Quran?
Options are:
- A. “Read” (Iqra)
- B. “Write” (Uktub)
- C. “Listen” (Istame’a)
- D. “Speak” (Qul)
Correct Answer is : A) “Read” (Iqra)
Description:
The first revelation to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was “Iqra” meaning “Read.”
This occurred in the Cave of Hira when Angel Jibril (Gabriel) commanded him to read.
The event is recorded in Sahih Bukhari, where the Prophet recounts,
“The angel came to me and asked me to read.” (Bukhari 1:3)
