Night Of Power Research Paper

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The history of Qur’an dates back to 610 AD, the Night of Power when Muhammad received his first revelation. The Night of Power is the night when Muhammad went to the caves of Mt. Hira near Mecca for meditation and received a vision. The vision started with an angel- the Archangel Gabriel according to Muhammad- that had appeared to him. The angel commanded him to recite a message in Allah’s name. Muhammad did not do as the angel commanded right away, and the angel took hold of Muhammad’s throat and shook him as the angel again commanded to recite. When Muhammad did not respond again, the angel choked Muhammad until he agreed to recite. This event was the beginning of Muhammad’s life as the “Seal of the Prophets” to the Meccans and later to