Quiz 8 – What is the first word revealed of the Quran?

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Quiz 8 – 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)