Sirah of the Prophet | Session 19: The First Revelation, Khadijah, and Waraqa ibn Nawfal

In Session 19 of the Sirah of the Prophet ﷺ series, Imam Jihad reflects on the most pivotal turning point in the Prophet’s life: the first revelation in the Cave of Hira. The session walks through the Prophet’s retreat from the idolatry of Mecca, the arrival of Jibril, the command to read, and the overwhelming moment in which the first verses of Surah al-‘Alaq were revealed. Imam Jihad also explores the deeper meaning of Iqra’, the centrality of learning in Islam, and the symbolism of the pen in the very first revealed verses. The session highlights that the first call of Islam was not first to ritual law, but to reading, recitation, knowledge, and transmission. The session then turns to the powerful support system around the Prophet in this moment: Khadijah, who comforted and believed in him immediately, and Waraqa ibn Nawfal, who recognized the truth of the experience and warned that prophethood would bring struggle and opposition. This becomes a moving reflection on support, mission, and what it means to carry revelation into the world. #Sirah #ProphetMuhammad #ImamJihadSaafir #IslahLA #Seerah #FirstRevelation #Khadijah #Waraqa