At what age did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) receive his first revelation?
A45 years old
B40 years old
C35 years old
D50 years old
Explanation
– The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received his first revelation at the age of 40, while meditating in the Cave of Hira, marking the beginning of his prophethood and the gradual revelation of the Quran.
– This event occurred in the month of Ramadan.
– For exams, note that this initial revelation consisted of the first five verses of Surah Al-Alaq, delivered by Angel Jibreel.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Seerah
- Subtopic: Prophethood

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