1.
Why did the Prophet ﷺ not seek companionship during his retreat?
2.
What was the nature of the tone of the verses in Surah Al-Muddathir?
3.
What was the width of Cave Hira?
4.
What mountain is Cave Hira located on?
5.
What provisions did the Prophet ﷺ take with him to the cave?
6.
What kind of training do the early verses focus on?
7.
What did the Prophet ﷺ say to Khadijah after the first revelation?
8.
What does the command to “arise” symbolize?
9.
What does "purify your garments" symbolize?
10.
What does "magnify your Lord" mean according to the excerpt?
11.
How did the Prophet ﷺ respond to the initial shock of revelation?
12.
During his retreat, what did the Prophet ﷺ reflect on?
13.
What was the Prophet ﷺ’s condition after the first revelation?
14.
How does the revelation in Surah Al-Muddathir contrast with previous solitude?
15.
What did Khadijah do when the Prophet ﷺ came home after the revelation?
16.
What is the best summary of the Prophet’s ﷺ transition after Surah Al-Muddathir?
17.
What emotion did the Prophet ﷺ feel during the pause in revelation?
18.
Why is patience emphasized in the early verses?
19.
Why was “purity of garments” emphasized in the revelation?
20.
How long did the Prophet ﷺ meditate in the cave before Prophethood?
21.
What does this chapter suggest about the Prophet’s ﷺ preparation?
22.
Which surah marks the command to begin public Prophethood?
23.
What was the Prophet ﷺ commanded to warn people about?
24.
What does "shun idols" refer to in Arabic in the verse?
25.
What is the core theme of the opening verses of Surah Al-Muddathir?
26.
What emotion best captures the Prophet’s ﷺ state after revelation?
27.
What sometimes reassured the Prophet ﷺ during the pause in revelation?
28.
Why did the Prophet ﷺ begin to meditate alone?
29.
What attitude is discouraged in the verse “do not confer favor to get more”?
30.
What would Angel Jibreel say during the pause in revelation?
31.
What is the symbolic meaning of “warn”?
32.
What virtue is promoted in the phrase “be patient for your Lord’s sake”?
33.
What does the Prophet’s ﷺ retreat indicate about his character?
34.
What stage did the early commands in Surah Al-Muddathir represent?
35.
Why was the Prophet ﷺ frightened after the first revelation?
36.
What was the command given in the initial revelation of Surah Al-Muddathir?
37.
How does the excerpt describe the verses of Surah Al-Muddathir?
38.
What was the first command given in Surah Al-Muddathir?
39.
Where did the Prophet ﷺ use to worship before receiving revelation?
40.
What was the length of Cave Hira?
