Description
The first five verses of Sūrah ‘Alaq were the very first words to be revealed to the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam. In the hadīth of Imām Bukhāri rahmatullahi alayh (Kitāb Badil Wahi) there is mention regarding the commencement of the divine revelation. In this kitāb, it states that revelation initially began through dreams.
Six months prior to receiving prophethood, the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam would see visions and dreams which would come true. During this period, the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam would go to the cave of Hirā in Jabal Nūr. He would seclude himself in worship and remain there for continuous nights in succession until his provisions of food and water would completely run out.
In this book, the blessings of revelation are mentioned in detail under the commentary of Sūrah ‘Alaq. Furthermore, the commentaries of Sūrah Qadr and Sūrah Bayyinah are included.