There was an angel that came down to him when he was in the cave of Hira that said "Read, read in the name of Allah". The prophet said, "I don't know how". The angel squeezed him and demanded him to read again. Then the prophet started to read.
He succeeded Samuel. He became a prophet the same way as every other prophet, by being chosen by God to receive His revelations.
Revelations from Allah through the angel Jibreel aka Gabriel
It is generally considered to be the year 610, when Muhammad declared that the archangel Gabriel had revealed to him that he was to be the prophet of Allah. In that year he also started to receive the revelations that later became part of the Quran.
on a mountain top
Nearly 23 years.
A person chosen by God to be his spokesman or messenger to his people is called a prophet. Prophets are believed to receive divine revelations and guidance to communicate God's will and teachings to others. They play a significant role in various religious traditions.
Christian sources of authority are primarily the Bible. Some Christian churches have leaders who receive revelations from God giving them authority like the Catholic Pope or the Mormon Prophet.
Muhammad received revelations for around 23 years.
A prophetess is the same as a prophet. They are persons who know by personal revelation from the Holy Ghost know that Jesus is the Christ, the son of God. A person who has received such knowledge may be classed as a prophet, for they are in a position to receive more revelations. Some believe that prophetess is a feminine word for prophet but this is incorrect. When you look up the Greek word for prophet it is 'prophetes' and the Hebrew word is 'nabiy', which means Prophet or one who speaks forth or openly. The Greek word for prophetess is 'prophetis' and the Hebrew word is 'nebiyah', which means a companion and/or follower of a prophet. No gender is listed... either you are a companion and/or a follower of a Prophet.
The Book of Jeremiah was written by prophet Jeremiah for the Israelites.
The scriptures teach that baptism is a symbol of cleansing and rebirth, signifying a person's commitment to following Jesus. It is seen as a public declaration of faith and a way to receive forgiveness of sins.
It was not night but day and this day was first day of prophet-hood of prophet Muhammad saw .