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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why did Muhammad go to Mount Hira?
A
He needed more rocks for his collection
B
He enjoyed hiking
C
He was persecuted by his neighbors
D
He felt something was missing in his life
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Muhammad went up to Mount Hira to pray in a small cave. He knew about Judaism and Christianity, and he wanted to find a deeper meaning for his life. He was also upset about the cruelty of his people.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) lived in this cave while he received messages from God and therefore refrained from leaving for prolonged periods of time. Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) resided here to meditate and contemplate his life and the world around him.

Detailed explanation-3: -Muhammad was meditating in a cave on Mount Hira when he saw the Angel Jibril . The angel commanded him to recite the words before him. Muhammad had never been taught to read or write but he was able to recite the words. In this way, Allah’s message continued to be revealed to Muhammad over the next 23 years.

Detailed explanation-4: -Muslims believe that the Qur’an, the holy book of Islam, was revealed to Muhammad over a period of twenty-three years, starting with the initial revelation at Mount Hira.

Detailed explanation-5: -In AD 610, he was meditating in a cave on Mount Hira when the Angel Gabriel appeared and spoke to him. The angel said the word ‘Allah’ and Muhammad began to recite words which he believed came straight from God. This was his first revelation from God.

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