Makkan Period & Prophethood

The Makkan period spans 13 years, from the first revelation in 610 AD to the migration (Hijrah) to Madinah in 622 AD. This period is characterized by the preaching of Monotheism (Tawhid) and the development of the character of the early Muslim community.

• 610 AD: The First Revelation (Wahi) in the Cave of Hira (Surah Al-Alaq).
• 613 AD: Start of public preaching (Dawah).
• 615 AD: First migration to Abyssinia (Habsha).
• 616-619 AD: Social Boycott of Banu Hashim in She'b-e-Abi Talib.

619 AD: Aam-ul-Huzn* (The Year of Sorrow) - Death of Hazrat Khadija (RA) and Hazrat Abu Talib.

621 AD: Isra wal Mi'raj* (The Night Journey and Ascension).

• First Woman: Hazrat Khadija (RA).
• First Man: Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA).
• First Child: Hazrat Ali (RA).
• First Slave: Hazrat Zaid bin Harithah (RA).

• Wahi: Divine revelation.
• Sahabi: A companion of the Prophet (PBUH) who saw him while being a believer and died as a Muslim.
• Muhajireen: Those who migrated from Makkah to Madinah.

• Q: In which cave did the first revelation occur?
• A: Cave of Hira.
• Q: How long was the social boycott of Muslims in She'b-e-Abi Talib?
• A: 3 years.
• Q: Which king provided refuge to Muslims in Abyssinia?
• A: Najashi (King Negus).

"What was the age of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) when he received the first revelation in the Cave of Hira?"

A) 25 years

B) 40 years

C) 45 years

D) 63 years

(Correct: B - 40 years)