The first Wahi (revelation) was received by the Prophet (PBUH) in which cave?
A
Cave of Thawr
B
Cave of Hira
C
Cave of Uhud
D
Cave of Badr
Correct Answer: Option B — Cave of Hira
Explanation:
The first revelation was received by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the Cave of Hira on Jabal al-Nour near Makkah. The first revealed verses were the opening five ayahs of Surah Al-Alaq. This event occurred in the month of Ramadan when the Prophet was 40 years old and marks the beginning of prophethood.