The first God word revealed by the Angel Gabriel to prophet Muhammad (PBUH), while in cave Hira in Mecca, was 'Iqra' that means read or recite. The first verses revealed by God to the Prophet through the angel Gabriel are that of chapter 96, named 'Al-Alaq', that says:
ٱقۡرَأۡ بِٱسۡمِ رَبِّكَ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ (١) خَلَقَ ٱلۡإِنسَـٰنَ مِنۡ عَلَقٍ (٢) ٱقۡرَأۡ وَرَبُّكَ ٱلۡأَكۡرَمُ (٣) ٱلَّذِى عَلَّمَ بِٱلۡقَلَمِ (٤) عَلَّمَ ٱلۡإِنسَـٰنَ مَا لَمۡ يَعۡلَمۡ (٥) كَلَّآ إِنَّ ٱلۡإِنسَـٰنَ لَيَطۡغَىٰٓ (٦)
{Read: In the name of the Lord Who creates, (1) Creates man from a clot. (2) Read: And thy Lord is the Most Bounteous, (3) Who teaches by the pen, (4) Teaches man that which he knew not. (5)}
By Allah (God in English) revelation of first verses of Quran to the prophet through the angel Gabriel (Jibril) in year 610 AD.
Muhammad received his first revelation in 610 CE, not 612. This event occurred when he was meditating in the Cave of Hira near Mecca, where he encountered the Angel Gabriel, who conveyed to him the first verses of the Quran. This moment marks the beginning of his prophethood and the subsequent revelations that continued for the next 23 years.
Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)
The gap between the first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad and the second revelation is believed to be a period of time during which there were no new revelations. It is a significant moment as it marked the beginning of prophethood for Muhammad.
On the third day in the cave, the Angel Gabriel (Jibril) appeared to Muhammad. This encounter marked a pivotal moment, as it was during this appearance that Gabriel revealed the first verses of the Quran. This event initiated Muhammad's prophethood and the beginning of the Islamic revelation. Gabriel continued to guide Muhammad throughout his mission, delivering further revelations over the next 23 years.
The angel Gabriel instructed Muhammad to recite the first verses of Surah Al-Alaq from the Quran, which begins with "Iqra" (meaning "Read" or "Recite"). These verses emphasize the importance of reading and knowledge, highlighting that God is the Creator who taught humanity through the pen. This moment marked the beginning of Muhammad's prophethood and the revelation of the Quran.
The Angel Gabriel commanded Muhammad to "Read" or "Recite" (the Arabic word "Iqra") during their first encounter in the cave of Hira. This command initiated the revelation of the Quran, with Gabriel conveying messages from God to Muhammad over 23 years. The command emphasized the importance of knowledge, literacy, and the divine message that would shape the foundation of Islam.
The first revelation in Islam is considered to be the moment when the Angel Gabriel (Jibril) appeared to the Prophet Muhammad in the cave of Hira, near Mecca. This event occurred in the year 610 CE, marking the beginning of Muhammad's prophethood. The initial verses revealed were from Surah Al-Alaq (Chapter 96), emphasizing the importance of reading and knowledge. This revelation laid the foundation for the Quran and the message of Islam.
By the first revelation of Quran by God to prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through the angel Gabriel in year 610 AD while the prophet was in Makkah (Mecca city) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In year 610 AD by Allah (God in English) revelation of first verses of Quran to prophet Muhammad through the angel gabriel (Jibril). Refer to related question below for more information.
On the first day of Islam religion start per Quran revelation by God to prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel. Muslims on the very early days of Islam were used to gather at 'AlArqam home' to learn from prophet Muhammad their Islam teachings.
The first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad through the Angel Gabriel in the cave of Hira in 610 CE while he was meditating. His wife, Khadija, was the first person he confided in about the revelation, and she became one of his strongest supporters.