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How did Muhammad know it was Angel Gabriel that Appeared to him after 3 years of the Encounter ?

This is a Question,Not War ,Not Violent.

Enlightenment and Answer Needed Pls.

Akir2025:
How did Muhammad know it was Angel Gabriel that Appeared to him after 3 years of the Encounter ?

This is a Question,Not War ,Not Violent.

Enlightenment and Answer Needed Pls.

I have asked this question from my Moslem friends for the past four years, and none has been able to explain it.

lawbabs:
I have asked this questions from my Moslem friends for the past four years, and none has been able to explain it.

Honestly, No Offense at all ,I have Asked same question from 2 People none could answer me .The Third guy I asked Was sooo Annoyed and Said what has that got to do with Worshipping Allah .As a Calm Person ,I Peacefully Walked away .

This is someone we Share and Talked about Science,Politics , Religion, Geography ,Tribes ,Culture ,History etc .

I need answer ,Reasons I Brought it up here probably I would see a Matured Non Violent Person to Calmly Answer me for Enlightenment Purpose...

Reason I brought up on here

Akir2025:
Honestly, No Offense at all ,I have Asked same question from 2 People none could answer me .The Third guy I asked Was sooo Annoyed and Said what has that got to do with Worshipping Allah .As a Calm Person ,I Peacefully Walked away .

This is someone we Share and Talked about Science,Politics , Religion, Geography ,Tribes ,Culture ,History etc .

I need answer ,Reasons I Brought it up here probably I would see a Matured Non Violent Person to Calmly Answer me for Enlightenment Purpose...

Reason I brought up on here

He knew the same way/reasons as all those whom Angel Gabriel visited in the Bible !

The angels always announce their names on arrival

stanvesco:
He knew the same way/reasons as all those whom Angel Gabriel visited in the Bible !

The angels always announce their names on arrival

. Okay ...Thanks ..

But a Bit Confused,If he Knew it was Angel Gabriel,Why couldn't he Inform His Wife Khadijat that it was Angel Gabriel..

He was Terrified and have to Tell Khadijat to Cover him with Cloth ..

He even gave an Account that the Being that Appeared to him in the Cave Hira Was Pressing him down asking Him to Read ,but he couldn't read or write .This went on for three times ..He Felts Tomented .

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Can U Pls .Help to Shed Light on this

Akir2025:
. Okay ...Thanks ..

But a Bit Confused,If he Knew it was Angel Gabriel,Why couldn't he Inform His Wife Khadijat that it was Angel Gabriel..

He was Terrified and have to Tell Khadijat to Cover him with Cloth ..

He even gave an Account that the Being that Appeared to him in the Cave Hira Was Pressing him down asking Him to Read ,but he couldn't read or write .This went on for three times ..He Felts Tomented .

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Can U Pls .Help to Shed Light on this

I have always loved to get the english version of the Quran so I can benefit from its wisdom; and I still wish I could.
That being said, can you imagine how you would feel if Donald Trump is standing right in front of you now? Or
Imagine your state governor just knocks on your door right now or better still you hear a knock on your door and Davido is right dia and requesting you have dinner together?


Would you act like it's no big deal or you would be turned inside out with anxiety!
Now imagine how someone many many years ago would act when they have mystical visits!

stanvesco:
I have always loved to get the english version of the Quran so I can benefit from its wisdom; and I still wish I could.
That being said, can you imagine how you would feel if Donald Trump is standing right in front of you now? Or
Imagine your state governor just knocks on your door right now or better still you hear a knock on your door and Davido is right dia and requesting you have dinner together?


Would you act like it's no big deal or you would be turned inside out with anxiety!
Now imagine how someone many many years ago would act when they have mystical visits!

Okay and He didn't get over that Anxiety Over three Years Before he knew it's Angel Gabriel..

Thanks Anyway

Akir2025:
Okay and He didn't get over that Anxiety Over three Years Before he knew it's Angel Gabriel..

Thanks Anyway

Did this anxiety stop him from going back to the cave in this period?

Akir2025:
Okay and He didn't get over that Anxiety Over three Years Before he knew it's Angel Gabriel..

Thanks Anyway

Uwc

Prophet Muhammad initially did not know who the being was when Angel Gabriel first appeared to him during his retreat in the cave of Hira. The angel commanded him to "Read!" or "Recite!" but Muhammad responded that he could not read. The angel then pressed him tightly and repeated the command several times. After this intense encounter, Muhammad was deeply shaken and confused about the nature of the experience.

He later mentioned the event to Waraqa ibn Nawfal, a Christian scholar familiar with the scriptures. Waraqa informed Muhammad that the being who appeared to him was the same Angel Gabriel who had come to previous prophets to deliver God's messages. This confirmation helped Muhammad understand that his experience was a divine revelation through Angel Gabriel.

Thus, Muhammad's recognition of Angel Gabriel came through the explanation of Waraqa ibn Nawfal, who identified the spiritual being based on his knowledge of earlier prophetic traditions.

Prophet Muhammad confirmed that the being who initially appeared to him was Angel Gabriel (Jibril) through the ongoing revelations he received, which were consistent with previous prophetic messages and spiritually profound. His certainty was further strengthened when he later saw Jibril in his true angelic form. These clear visions and repeated encounters affirmed to the Prophet that the divine messages came from Jibril, solidifying his understanding of the angel’s identity. May the peace and blessings of Allah be on the Prophet and all those who follow him in truth till the last day!

Akir2025, stanvesco, lawbabs, honesttalk21

AntiChristian:
Prophet Muhammad initially did not know who the being was when Angel Gabriel first appeared to him during his retreat in the cave of Hira. The angel commanded him to "Read!" or "Recite!" but Muhammad responded that he could not read. The angel then pressed him tightly and repeated the command several times. After this intense encounter, Muhammad was deeply shaken and confused about the nature of the experience.

He later mentioned the event to Waraqa ibn Nawfal, a Christian scholar familiar with the scriptures. Waraqa informed Muhammad that the being who appeared to him was the same Angel Gabriel who had come to previous prophets to deliver God's messages. This confirmation helped Muhammad understand that his experience was a divine revelation through Angel Gabriel.

Thus, Muhammad's recognition of Angel Gabriel came through the explanation of Waraqa ibn Nawfal, who identified the spiritual being based on his knowledge of earlier prophetic traditions.

Prophet Muhammad confirmed that the being who initially appeared to him was Angel Gabriel (Jibril) through the ongoing revelations he received, which were consistent with previous prophetic messages and spiritually profound. His certainty was further strengthened when he later saw Jibril in his true angelic form. These clear visions and repeated encounters affirmed to the Prophet that the divine messages came from Jibril, solidifying his understanding of the angel’s identity. May the peace and blessings of Allah be on the Prophet and all those who follow him in truth till the last day!

Akir2025, stanvesco, lawbabs, honesttalk21

First of, Waraka was obviously unschooled about how the angel of God had manifested to prophets in the past. They always come with comfort and peace. They don't strangle human. Only demons make you feel like committing suicide, or wanting to jump off the cliff. That's not the ways of angels.

Secondly, the angel always identify themselves and their mission when you have an encounter with them. It took Waraka, who wasn't there, who have never met an angel nor know how angel operate, to tell him it was Angel Gabriel.

Thirdly, if it was indeed an angel, his message will be consistent with the Torah, Tenakh and Injeel. But you will say that the Bible is corrupted. Guess what manuscripts of the Torah and Tenakh that older that the birth of Yeshua was recently discovered, and it's the same as what we have today. For InJeel, because there are continuous re-copying of manuscripts to edify the churches as the gospel of Yeshua spread across the world, there were a few scribal and textual differences but the message of Christ remained intact. We see this also in the Quran. Because there were different scribes that write to transmit the Quran to different caliphates that they have captured. There were errors, as manuscripts were reproduced. Uthman destroyed different variant of the Islamic Quran and yet till today you still have different versions of the Quran.

Christians will not argue that Quran has been corrupted with you but because you always see that the message of the Quran does not add up with the earlier texts from the Jews and the Christians, your scholars have found an easy argument to help the Taqqiya agenda.

Let me stop here for now...

lawbabs:
First of, Waraka was obviously unschooled about how the angel of God had manifested to prophets in the past. They always come with comfort and peace. They don't strangle human. Only demons make you feel like committing suicide, or wanting to jump off the cliff. That's not the ways of angels.

Secondly, the angel always identify themselves and their mission when you have an encounter with them. It took Waraka, who wasn't there, who have never met an angel nor know how angel operate, to tell him it was Angel Gabriel.

Thirdly, if it was indeed an angel, his message will be consistent with the Torah, Tenakh and Injeel. But you will say that the Bible is corrupted. Guess what manuscripts of the Torah and Tenakh that older that the birth of Yeshua was recently discovered, and it's the same as what we have today. For InJeel, because there are continuous re-copying of manuscripts to edify the churches as the gospel of Yeshua spread across the world, there were a few scribal and textual differences but the message of Christ remained intact. We see this also in the Quran. Because there were different scribes that write to transmit the Quran to different caliphates that they have captured. There were errors, as manuscripts were reproduced. Uthman destroyed different variant of the Islamic Quran and yet till today you still have different versions of the Quran.

Christians will not argue that Quran has been corrupted with you but because you always see that the message of the Quran does not add up with the earlier texts from the Jews and the Christians, your scholars have found an easy argument to help the Taqqiya agenda.

Let me stop here for now...

Angels always comes with confort and peace! No be Angels go destroy Sodom? Anyways. we can see this is clearly false! Who fought Jacob in the old testament? An Angel called God fought him! So another prove that you lied!

So why was Mary afraid when the angel approached her in Luke? Luke 1-28-29

When the angel entered her home, he greeted her and said, “You are favored by the Lord! The Lord is with you.”

She was startled by what the angel said and tried to figure out what this greeting meant.

lawbabs:
Secondly, the angel always identify themselves and their mission when you have an encounter with them. It took Waraka, who wasn't there, who have never met an angel nor know how angel operate, to tell him it was Angel Gabriel.

Where did the Angel identified themselves when they met Mary in Luke? Please show us? And what was his mission, Show us?

Angel Gabriel did tell him to read which signifies his mission is to enlighten him with inspiration; the knowledge he never knew before.

lawbabs:
Thirdly, if it was indeed an angel, his message will be consistent with the Torah, Tenakh and Injeel. But you will say that the Bible is corrupted. Guess what manuscripts of the Torah and Tenakh that older that the birth of Yeshua was recently discovered, and it's the same as what we have today. For InJeel, because there are continuous re-copying of manuscripts to edify the churches as the gospel of Yeshua spread across the world, there were a few scribal and textual differences but the message of Christ remained intact. We see this also in the Quran. Because there were different scribes that write to transmit the Quran to different caliphates that they have captured. There were errors, as manuscripts were reproduced. Uthman destroyed different variant of the Islamic Quran and yet till today you still have different versions of the Quran.

Christians will not argue that Quran has been corrupted with you but because you always see that the message of the Quran does not add up with the earlier texts from the Jews and the Christians, your scholars have found an easy argument to help the Taqqiya agenda.

Let me stop here for now...

The messages are for different peoples in different generations! While the foundation of the message can be the same the laws will be different! Moreso, it is clear the Injeel and Torah were never preserved following the destruction of the temple and persecution of the early christians! And how is all these even related to the topic of the thread?

Are you guys pained by something external?

lawbabs:
First of, Waraka was obviously unschooled about how the angel of God had manifested to prophets in the past. They always come with comfort and peace. They don't strangle human. Only demons make you feel like committing suicide, or wanting to jump off the cliff. That's not the ways of angels.

Secondly, the angel always identify themselves and their mission when you have an encounter with them. It took Waraka, who wasn't there, who have never met an angel nor know how angel operate, to tell him it was Angel Gabriel.

Thirdly, if it was indeed an angel, his message will be consistent with the Torah, Tenakh and Injeel. But you will say that the Bible is corrupted. Guess what manuscripts of the Torah and Tenakh that older that the birth of Yeshua was recently discovered, and it's the same as what we have today. For InJeel, because there are continuous re-copying of manuscripts to edify the churches as the gospel of Yeshua spread across the world, there were a few scribal and textual differences but the message of Christ remained intact. We see this also in the Quran. Because there were different scribes that write to transmit the Quran to different caliphates that they have captured. There were errors, as manuscripts were reproduced. Uthman destroyed different variant of the Islamic Quran and yet till today you still have different versions of the Quran.

Christians will not argue that Quran has been corrupted with you but because you always see that the message of the Quran does not add up with the earlier texts from the Jews and the Christians, your scholars have found an easy argument to help the Taqqiya agenda.

Let me stop here for now...

Not every prophetic encounter was peaceful; Daniel fainted, Ezekiel dropped to the ground, and Zakariya was filled with fear but that doesn’t mean it was demonic. Waraqah was attuned to the patterns of revelation; he didn’t just take wild guesses. The Torah and the Gospel were already in existence, but later interpretations brought about some distortions (Jeremiah 8:. The Qur’an mushaf was compiled under Uthman, and the qira’at (recitation styles) are simply minor variations in pronunciation, not fundamentally different beliefs. Just because someone disagrees with your theology doesn’t mean they’re being deceptive; it’s the evidence and context that truly shape what’s considered true.

When angel Gabriel first appeared to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the cave of Hira, understandably he felt terrified and uncertain about who this angel was. This kind of reaction is something we see in the stories of Daniel, Ezekiel, and Zechariah too. Gabriel took the time to explain his mission and shared the very first revelation (Surah 96), which marked the start of Muhammad’s journey as a prophet. At first, he sought comfort from Khadijah and Waraqah ibn Nawfal, reminding us that even prophets sometimes need guidance to grasp divine messages. Following that initial revelation, there was a period known as the Fatrah, a pause lasting about two to three years, which allowed for reflection, preparation, and spiritual growth. This interval highlights that revelation unfolds gradually, with purpose and divine timing, rather than being a constant or forced experience. Muhammad’s journey mirrors earlier prophetic experiences, reinforcing the connection with previous scriptures and the progressive nature of God’s guidance. You should get abreast of the dreams before the first encounter in the cave. Encounters with the divine can evoke feelings of fear and awe, but that doesn’t make them malevolent; our human reactions don’t diminish the significance of the message or its origin.

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honesttalk21:
When angel Gabriel first appeared to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the cave of Hira, understandably he felt terrified and uncertain about who this angel was. This kind of reaction is something we see in the stories of Daniel, Ezekiel, and Zechariah too. Gabriel took the time to explain his mission and shared the very first revelation (Surah 96), which marked the start of Muhammad’s journey as a prophet. At first, he sought comfort from Khadijah and Waraqah ibn Nawfal, reminding us that even prophets sometimes need guidance to grasp divine messages. Following that initial revelation, there was a period known as the Fatrah, a pause lasting about two to three years, which allowed for reflection, preparation, and spiritual growth. This interval highlights that revelation unfolds gradually, with purpose and divine timing, rather than being a constant or forced experience. Muhammad’s journey mirrors earlier prophetic experiences, reinforcing the connection with previous scriptures and the progressive nature of God’s guidance. You should get abreast of the dreams before the first encounter in the cave. Encounters with the divine can evoke feelings of fear and awe, but that doesn’t make them malevolent; our human reactions don’t diminish the significance of the message or its origin.

how did they communicate with Angel Gabriel .
English,Arabic or Hand sign.
Nawaf was a Christian
He instigated everything

honesttalk21:
Not every prophetic encounter was peaceful; Daniel fainted, Ezekiel dropped to the ground, and Zakariya was filled with fear but that doesn’t mean it was demonic. Waraqah was attuned to the patterns of revelation; he didn’t just take wild guesses. The Torah and the Gospel were already in existence, but later interpretations brought about some distortions (Jeremiah 8:. The Qur’an mushaf was compiled under Uthman, and the qira’at (recitation styles) are simply minor variations in pronunciation, not fundamentally different beliefs. Just because someone disagrees with your theology doesn’t mean they’re being deceptive; it’s the evidence and context that truly shape what’s considered true.

Funny guy. When I say angels sent by God come with peace and comfort. Did I mention that the people won't be fearful? When the recipient is afraid, they give them words of comfort like, Do not be afraid, blessed are you, you are highly favoured, I bring you good news of great joy, O man greatly beloved, fear not! Peace be to you. In Mohammed's case, the being pressed him three times that he couldnt bear it anymore. No word of comfort or hope before Mohammed fled to Khadijah, asking her to cover him.

But dont let us flog it. May light come to you...

lawbabs:
Funny guy. When I say angels sent by God come with peace and comfort. Did I mention that the people won't be fearful? When the recipient is afraid, they give them words of comfort like, Do not be afraid, blessed are you, you are highly favoured, I bring you good news of great joy, O man greatly beloved, fear not! Peace be to you. In Mohammed's case, the being pressed him three times that he couldnt bear it anymore. No word of comfort or hope before Mohammed fled to Khadijah, asking her to cover him.

But dont let us flog it. May light come to you...

Hey didn't your original argument seem to suggest that fear is synonymous with a demonic presence? But let’s take a closer look; Muhammad (pbuh) actually felt fear when he first encountered Jibril during the revelation because it was such an overwhelming experience. This is something many prophets have experienced feeling awe or trembling in the face of the divine. However, Jibril quickly reassured him with the words read/recite in the name of your Lord who created (Qur’an 96:1–5). This wasn’t about terror; it was more about divine comfort. The fear was completely natural, the message was genuine, and the guidance was peaceful and demonstrating that angels can bring solace even in intense moments. So, when Muhammad fled to Khadijah, it doesn’t diminish the angelic nature of the encounter; rather, it highlights a very human reaction to the majesty of the divine.

Educationalserv:
U how did they communicate with Angel Gabriel .
English,Arabic or Hand sign.
Nawaf was a Christian
He instigated everything

They didn’t just chat with angels using English or gestures. In Islamic belief, angelic communication happens through direct inspiration to the heart and mind, and sometimes through audible revelations and it's not your typical casual conversation. Jibril delivered the Qur’an in clear Arabic because Muhammad (pbuh) was an Arab sent to an Arabic-speaking community (Qur’an 12:2).

Waraqah not Nawaf wasn’t an instigator; he was a knowledgeable monotheist who simply recognized the patterns of previous prophets. He didn’t create the experience; he merely validated what Muhammad had already experienced.

Saying that an outsider instigated everything is more of an unsubstantiated claim than a solid argument.

Hi

honesttalk21:
They didn’t just chat with angels using English or gestures. In Islamic belief, angelic communication happens through direct inspiration to the heart and mind, and sometimes through audible revelations and it's not your typical casual conversation. Jibril delivered the Qur’an in clear Arabic because Muhammad (pbuh) was an Arab sent to an Arabic-speaking community (Qur’an 12:2).

Waraqah not Nawaf wasn’t an instigator; he was a knowledgeable monotheist who simply recognized the patterns of previous prophets. He didn’t create the experience; he merely validated what Muhammad had already experienced.

Saying that an outsider instigated everything is more of an unsubstantiated claim than a solid argument.

unsubstantiated Claim is the one by Mohammed no evidence no witness even in Islamic law witness are called upon
Even in Islamic theology your body will serve as a witness so why will the Must important event witnessless .
Why would God Choose Arabic exclusively for it .
is Mohammed God racist even Muslim is force or program to learn and pray in Mohammed Language and everything was about this quarish tribe .
No mention of Hausa people
No mention of Fulani people
No mention of Kanuri language
Cos the angels forget to tell Mohammed other people are in west Africa for 100k years

Educationalserv:
Hi unsubstantiated Claim is the one by Mohammed no evidence no witness even in Islamic law witness are called upon
Even in Islamic theology your body will serve as a witness so why will the Must important event witnessless .
Why would God Choose Arabic exclusively for it .
is Mohammed God racist even Muslim is force or program to learn and pray in Mohammed Language and everything was about this quarish tribe .
No mention of Hausa people
No mention of Fulani people
No mention of Kanuri language
Cos the angels forget to tell Mohammed other people are in west Africa for 100k years

Resources are widely abound that show early witnesses to Muhammad pbuh ’s first claim of revelation extended beyond just his relatives. Alongside Khadijah and Ali, some of the first non-family supporters who believed in him and stood by his side were Abu Bakr ibn Abi Quhafa, Bilal ibn Rabah, Zayd ibn Haritha, Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud, Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, and Mus‘ab ibn Umayr. These were brave individuals who put themselves at risk of persecution by backing him.

Companions witnessed the public sharing and memorization of revelation.The Qur’an wasn’t kept under wraps. Key companions known for memorizing and openly reciting it included Ubayy ibn Ka‘b, Zayd ibn Thabit, Mu‘adh ibn Jabal, Abu al-Darda , Salim mawla Abi Hudhayfa, and Ibn Mas‘ūd. These men actively taught the Qur’an in mosques and study groups while the Prophet was still alive.

Witnesses to the yearly revision (al-‘ardah) with Angel Jibril show the Prophet pbuh didn’t revise in secret and alone. His companions who were present and aware during these annual recitations included Zayd ibn Thabit, Ubayy ibn Ka‘b, Ibn Masud, and Abu Hurayrah. In the last year of his life, the Qur’an was reviewed twice with Jibril, and this final arrangement was preserved and later utilized by Zayd ibn Thabit when compiling the written muṣḥaf under Abu Bakr, and subsequently standardized under Uthman ibn Affan.

This shows this wasn’t just a solitary experience kept quiet. A vibrant community dedicated to memorizing and correcting the recitations formed around Muhammad during his lifetime, with identifiable individuals whose students and writings can be traced through history.

Even critical Western scholars dismiss the notion that Muhammad created the Qur’an in isolation.

@Educationalserv

Saying that God chose Arabic only doesn’t imply that God is racist or that Islam is exclusive to a certain group. In the Qur’an, it’s clear that God sent every messenger in the language of their own people so that the message could be understood right from the start (Qur’an 14:4). Moses communicated with the Israelites in their own language, and Jesus spoke Aramaic. This doesn’t make God ethnic; it simply highlights the importance of effective communication.

Arabic serves as the initial language, not the only audience. The Qur’an clearly states that Muhammad was sent as a mercy to all worlds (21:107), not just for the Quraysh tribe. The absence of names like Hausa, Fulani, or Kanuri is similar to how the Bible doesn’t mention Europeans, Africans, or Chinese. Universal messages don’t need to list every ethnicity.

Learning Arabic for prayer is about maintaining a consistent liturgical text, not about claiming ethnic superiority. Millions of non-Arab Muslims recite Arabic while still embracing their own languages and cultures.

A local language doesn’t determine the value of a people. Just because something starts in one language doesn’t mean the message is tribal.

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honesttalk21:
@Educationalserv

Saying that God chose Arabic only doesn’t imply that God is racist or that Islam is exclusive to a certain group. In the Qur’an, it’s clear that God sent every messenger in the language of their own people so that the message could be understood right from the start (Qur’an 14:4). Moses communicated with the Israelites in their own language, and Jesus spoke Aramaic. This doesn’t make God ethnic; it simply highlights the importance of effective communication.

Arabic serves as the initial language, not the only audience. The Qur’an clearly states that Muhammad was sent as a mercy to all worlds (21:107), not just for the Quraysh tribe. The absence of names like Hausa, Fulani, or Kanuri is similar to how the Bible doesn’t mention Europeans, Africans, or Chinese. Universal messages don’t need to list every ethnicity.

Learning Arabic for prayer is about maintaining a consistent liturgical text, not about claiming ethnic superiority. Millions of non-Arab Muslims recite Arabic while still embracing their own languages and cultures.

A local language doesn’t determine the value of a people. Just because something starts in one language doesn’t mean the message is tribal.

where is the one sent to Hausa people killing up and down and shouting Allahu. Since all prophet have there own languages
How do you mean .There are no Hausas in the entire Quranic scriptures
Cos he wasn't aware other exited
Also Arabic will be language of communication in Mohammed Paradise
It a clear ethnic agenda

honesttalk21:
Resources are widely abound that show early witnesses to Muhammad pbuh ’s first claim of revelation extended beyond just his relatives. Alongside Khadijah and Ali, some of the first non-family supporters who believed in him and stood by his side were Abu Bakr ibn Abi Quhafa, Bilal ibn Rabah, Zayd ibn Haritha, Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud, Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, and Mus‘ab ibn Umayr. These were brave individuals who put themselves at risk of persecution by backing him.

Companions witnessed the public sharing and memorization of revelation.The Qur’an wasn’t kept under wraps. Key companions known for memorizing and openly reciting it included Ubayy ibn Ka‘b, Zayd ibn Thabit, Mu‘adh ibn Jabal, Abu al-Darda , Salim mawla Abi Hudhayfa, and Ibn Mas‘ūd. These men actively taught the Qur’an in mosques and study groups while the Prophet was still alive.

Witnesses to the yearly revision (al-‘ardah) with Angel Jibril show the Prophet pbuh didn’t revise in secret and alone. His companions who were present and aware during these annual recitations included Zayd ibn Thabit, Ubayy ibn Ka‘b, Ibn Masud, and Abu Hurayrah. In the last year of his life, the Qur’an was reviewed twice with Jibril, and this final arrangement was preserved and later utilized by Zayd ibn Thabit when compiling the written muṣḥaf under Abu Bakr, and subsequently standardized under Uthman ibn Affan.

This shows this wasn’t just a solitary experience kept quiet. A vibrant community dedicated to memorizing and correcting the recitations formed around Muhammad during his lifetime, with identifiable individuals whose students and writings can be traced through history.

Even critical Western scholars dismiss the notion that Muhammad created the Qur’an in isolation.

they went in to the cave with him or he just proclaimed and used Jihad treat and promise of fake 72 Virgin to get people
Put on your critical thinking cal

honesttalk21:
When angel Gabriel first appeared to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the cave of Hira, understandably he felt terrified and uncertain about who this angel was. This kind of reaction is something we see in the stories of Daniel, Ezekiel, and Zechariah too. Gabriel took the time to explain his mission and shared the very first revelation (Surah 96), which marked the start of Muhammad’s journey as a prophet. At first, he sought comfort from Khadijah and Waraqah ibn Nawfal, reminding us that even prophets sometimes need guidance to grasp divine messages. Following that initial revelation, there was a period known as the Fatrah, a pause lasting about two to three years, which allowed for reflection, preparation, and spiritual growth. This interval highlights that revelation unfolds gradually, with purpose and divine timing, rather than being a constant or forced experience. Muhammad’s journey mirrors earlier prophetic experiences, reinforcing the connection with previous scriptures and the progressive nature of God’s guidance. You should get abreast of the dreams before the first encounter in the cave. Encounters with the divine can evoke feelings of fear and awe, but that doesn’t make them malevolent; our human reactions don’t diminish the significance of the message or its origin.

The bigger problem here is not the reaction of Muhammed but waraqa gave him a wrong answer.

Waraqa was the one who told Muhammed that Angel Gabriel spoke to him based on his own knowledge of the scriptures BUT HE WAS WRONG.

WARAQA GOT IT WRONG.

Waraqa told Muhammed the Angel that spoke to him is the same angel that spoke to Moses.
That's not true, Angel Gabriel never spoke to Moses in the scriptures.
The Angel that spoke to Moses was Angel of the LORD and not Gabriel.

Aisha also said: "The Prophet returned to Khadija while his heart was beating rapidly. She took him to Waraqah bin Naufal who was a Christian convert and used to read the Gospel in Arabic. Waraqah asked (the Prophet), 'What do you see?' When he told him, Waraqah said, ' That is the same angel whom Allah sent to the Prophet Moses . Should I live till you receive the Divine Message, I will support you strongly.'

The angel God sent to Moses was Angel of the Lord, nowhere did we find Gabriel communicating with Moses.

Muhammed believed he encountered an Angel because Waraqa told him so but that believe is faulty.
Whatever is built upon such belief should be questioned.

SIRTee15:
The bigger problem here is not the reaction of Muhammed but waraqa gave him a wrong answer.

Waraqa was the one who told Muhammed that Angel Gabriel spoke to him based on his own knowledge of the scriptures BUT HE WAS WRONG.

WARAQA GOT IT WRONG.

Waraqa told Muhammed the Angel that spoke to him is the same angel that spoke to Moses.
That's not true, Angel Gabriel never spoke to Moses in the scriptures.
The Angel that spoke to Moses was Angel of the LORD and not Gabriel.

Aisha also said: "The Prophet returned to Khadija while his heart was beating rapidly. She took him to Waraqah bin Naufal who was a Christian convert and used to read the Gospel in Arabic. Waraqah asked (the Prophet), 'What do you see?' When he told him, Waraqah said, ' That is the same angel whom Allah sent to the Prophet Moses . Should I live till you receive the Divine Message, I will support you strongly.'

The angel God sent to Moses was Angel of the Lord, nowhere did we find Gabriel communicating with Moses.

Muhammed believed he encountered an Angel because Waraqa told him so but that believe is faulty.
Whatever is built upon such belief should be questioned.

The whole objection is based on something the Bible never actually states which is that the angel of the lord who appeared to Moses couldn’t possibly be Gabriel. In the Hebrew Bible, “Angel of the LORD” isn’t a personal name; it’s more of a title for God’s messenger acting with divine authority. Scholars from both Christian and Jewish backgrounds, along with academic researchers, all point out that this figure isn’t named anywhere in Exodus. The text simply doesn’t specify who the messenger was.

Since the Torah doesn’t name any angels in the stories of Moses, saying Gabriel never spoke to Moses is really just an argument from silence, not a fact found in the Bible. Later texts, like those in Daniel and Luke, do mention Gabriel, but that doesn’t rule out his earlier missions; it just means that the earlier books don’t name any angels at all. Some Jewish commentary even suggests that Gabriel had additional missions that aren’t explicitly mentioned in the Torah. So, the idea that Gabriel could not be the messenger to Moses isn’t accepted in Judaism, Christianity, or by historians.

Waraqa wasn’t doing a verse-by-verse analysis; he was recognizing the type of encounter. What he meant was that the messenger who came to Muhammad is the same heavenly figure who historically brings revelation from God to His prophets. This aligns perfectly with how biblical revelation operates. God sends His word through His chosen angel, and the prophetic experiences are notably similar across different traditions.

So, the claim that Waraqa got it wrong just doesn’t hold up. The Bible doesn’t contradict him, it doesn’t name the angel, and there’s nothing in scripture or scholarship that makes his recognition impossible. This objection is based on a selective interpretatio not on the actual text.

honesttalk21:
The whole objection is based on something the Bible never actually states which is that the angel of the lord who appeared to Moses couldn’t possibly be Gabriel. In the Hebrew Bible, “Angel of the LORD” isn’t a personal name; it’s more of a title for God’s messenger acting with divine authority. Scholars from both Christian and Jewish backgrounds, along with academic researchers, all point out that this figure isn’t named anywhere in Exodus. The text simply doesn’t specify who the messenger was.

Since the Torah doesn’t name any angels in the stories of Moses, saying Gabriel never spoke to Moses is really just an argument from silence, not a fact found in the Bible. Later texts, like those in Daniel and Luke, do mention Gabriel, but that doesn’t rule out his earlier missions; it just means that the earlier books don’t name any angels at all. Some Jewish commentary even suggests that Gabriel had additional missions that aren’t explicitly mentioned in the Torah. So, the idea that Gabriel could not be the messenger to Moses isn’t accepted in Judaism, Christianity, or by historians.

Waraqa wasn’t doing a verse-by-verse analysis; he was recognizing the type of encounter. What he meant was that the messenger who came to Muhammad is the same heavenly figure who historically brings revelation from God to His prophets. This aligns perfectly with how biblical revelation operates. God sends His word through His chosen angel, and the prophetic experiences are notably similar across different traditions.

So, the claim that Waraqa got it wrong just doesn’t hold up. The Bible doesn’t contradict him, it doesn’t name the angel, and there’s nothing in scripture or scholarship that makes his recognition impossible. This objection is based on a selective interpretatio not on the actual text.

. Angel Gabriel didn't Appear to Mr.Muhammad .He and His People Formulated the whole thing to defend His Founded Religion

honesttalk21:
The whole objection is based on something the Bible never actually states which is that the angel of the lord who appeared to Moses couldn’t possibly be Gabriel. In the Hebrew Bible, “Angel of the LORD” isn’t a personal name; it’s more of a title for God’s messenger acting with divine authority. Scholars from both Christian and Jewish backgrounds, along with academic researchers, all point out that this figure isn’t named anywhere in Exodus. The text simply doesn’t specify who the messenger was.

Since the Torah doesn’t name any angels in the stories of Moses, saying Gabriel never spoke to Moses is really just an argument from silence, not a fact found in the Bible. Later texts, like those in Daniel and Luke, do mention Gabriel, but that doesn’t rule out his earlier missions; it just means that the earlier books don’t name any angels at all. Some Jewish commentary even suggests that Gabriel had additional missions that aren’t explicitly mentioned in the Torah. So, the idea that Gabriel could not be the messenger to Moses isn’t accepted in Judaism, Christianity, or by historians.

Waraqa wasn’t doing a verse-by-verse analysis; he was recognizing the type of encounter. What he meant was that the messenger who came to Muhammad is the same heavenly figure who historically brings revelation from God to His prophets. This aligns perfectly with how biblical revelation operates. God sends His word through His chosen angel, and the prophetic experiences are notably similar across different traditions.

So, the claim that Waraqa got it wrong just doesn’t hold up. The Bible doesn’t contradict him, it doesn’t name the angel, and there’s nothing in scripture or scholarship that makes his recognition impossible. This objection is based on a selective interpretatio not on the actual text.

Bring any bible scholar here that says Angel of the LORD is unknown

The Angel of the LORD is well known in the old testament. He appeared to Hagar, Abraham, Samson's parents and the Israelites.

Angel of the LORD is not just a messenger, He appears as God and speaks with the authority of God
He speaks in first person as God, He is the one who told Moses 'My name is I AM THAT I AM'

This is what Jewish Encyclopedia has to say about The Angel of the LORD....

In the earlier Biblical writings the term "Malak YHWH" (messenger of the Lord) occurs chiefly in the singular, and signifies a special self-manifestation of God (see Gen. xxxi. 11-13, where the angel of God says, "I am the God of Beth-el"; Ex. iii. 2-6, where the angel of the Lord who appeared to Moses in the flame of fire says, "I am the God of thy father"; compare Gen. xxii. 11; Judges, vi. 11-22). At times the angel clearly distinguishes himself from the Lord who sends him (see Gen. xvi. 11, xxi. 17; Num. xxii. 31; Judges, xiii. 16). Though appearing in human form (see Gen. xviii. 2 et seq., xxxii. 25; compare Hosea, xii. 5), the angel of the Lord has no individuality. Being only a temporary manifestation of God, he can never replace His presence; wherefore Moses, not satisfied with the Lord's saying "I will send an angel before thee" (Ex. xxxiii. 2), replies: "If thy presence [face] go not with me,

He's the called Metatron in ancient Jewish literature, who is a divine figure in heaven.

Waraqa got it WRONG, the Angel of the LORD that spoke to Moses is a divine figure, Angel Gabriel is not a divine figure.

He misled Muhammed into believing An Angel spoke to him.