First Revelation in Cave Hira

Angel Jibreel appeared to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in Cave Hira on Mount Nur during the month of Ramadan. He embraced the Prophet three times and commanded him to read. The first verses revealed were the opening of Surah al-Alaq: 'Read in the name of your Lord who created. Created man from a clinging substance. Read, and your Lord is the Most Generous.' This marked the beginning of prophethood and the final divine message to humanity.