The Night of Power Flashcards
On which mountain did the night of power occur
Mount Hira
How old was Muhammad during the first revelation
40
What book do these revelations make up
The Qur’an
What was the name of the angel that spoke to Muhammad on this night
Angel Jibril
How long did these revelations continue for
23 years
What year did the night of power take place
610 CE
What was Muhammad commanded to read and what do Muslims believe
Read- words appeared
He couldn’t read- words were written on his heart
Why is the night of power significant for Muslims
Start of the message of Islam
First revelation of the Qur’an
First interaction between Muhammad and god
What day in Muslim year/calendar is the night of power celebrated on
27th day of Ramadan
What do Muslims do during this time- the night of power
They spend it in study, prayer
Some spend the whole night in prayer/ reciting the Qur’an
