Early Life of the Prophet and the First Revelation
Grade 3 · IRE · Siirah (Early Life of the Prophet)
The Prophet (PBUH) was born in Makkah and raised by his grandfather and uncle. As a young man he was honest and worked as a trader. He married Khadija. At age forty, in the Cave of Hira, Angel Jibril brought the first revelation: 'Iqra' (Read). Khadija believed him first, followed by Abu Bakr, Ali and Zayd. The message was revealed over 23 years.