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مرحبًا زائرThe Prophet’s ﷺ retreat to the Cave of Hira in Ramadan shortly before the beginning of his mission
As the Prophet ﷺ neared the age of forty, seclusion was made beloved to him. He would retreat to the Cave of Hira in Ramadan, devoting himself there to worship and reflection. This was a preparation for the revelation (wahy) that was to come.
كيف حُبِّبت إليه الخَلوة، وما معنى هذا الإعداد الصامت قبل الوحي.
As the Prophet ﷺ neared the age of forty, seclusion was made beloved to him. He would retreat to the Cave of Hira in Ramadan, devoting himself there to worship and reflection. This was a preparation for the revelation (wahy) that was to come.
It represents the stage of direct preparation for the beginning of the Prophetic mission.
When he ﷺ reached the age of thirty-nine, Seclusion in the Cave of Hira becomes dear to him, and he would withdraw to the Cave of Hira in Ramadan, worshipping there.
The Prophet ﷺ would withdraw from the people in Ramadan, go to the Cave of Hira, and spend time there in worship and reflection before revelation (wahy) began to come down to him.
He ﷺ was nearing forty, and the first signs of prophethood had begun to appear, including his love of seclusion and true dreams.
A divine preparation for the Prophet ﷺ before the coming down of revelation (wahy) and his bearing the Message (risalah).
His devotion ﷺ to worship and seclusion increased, and this was followed by the coming down of revelation (wahy) and the start of a new stage in the Seerah.
It represents the stage directly before the descent of revelation (wahy).
It shows that the call to Islam (da'wah) began with spiritual and devotional preparation.
It reflects a temporary withdrawal from the noise of pre-Islamic society.
It teaches seclusion, worship, and reflection before taking on responsibility.
It shows that building the Message (risalah) is preceded by human and spiritual preparation.
It prepared for the beginning of the Message (risalah) at the right time after prior preparation.
The one worshipping in the Cave of Hira and turning to seclusion
Worship and seclusion are among the means of preparing to receive guidance.
Turning away from falsehood and seeking the truth.
The need for some distance from a corrupt environment when seeking reform.
Calm preparation comes before great change.
Gradual preparation before being entrusted with responsibility.
Every major project needs prior preparation.
Civilization begins with purification of the soul before building society.
Noise and too many distractions before making major decisions.
Set aside time for worship and reflection before major tasks.
The importance of spiritual and intellectual preparation before action.
Reform needs deep preparation, not quick reactions.
Being careful to seek beneficial solitude and self-review.
The status of prophethood is not compared to the conditions of the people. Rather, what is taken from it is the principle of preparation and worship.
His solitude ﷺ was a preparation for revelation (wahy), while for others it is sought for purification of the soul, not prophethood.
Before decisive decisions, combine worship, reflection, and consultation.
