The opening of Al-Alaq
Aisha’s report describes the beginning of revelation at Hira and the first reading instructions.
96:1-5A passage has context.
A report has limits.
Explore ten selected readings beside named reports. Distinguish a transmitted occasion from general context or a response after revelation.
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A warning at Safa
Ibn Abbas describes a public warning at Safa, Abu Lahab’s hostile response and the revelation of the surah’s opening.
111:1-5News of a changed direction
Al-Bara describes prayer toward Jerusalem for sixteen or seventeen months, then a change toward the Kaaba and news reaching another congregation.
2:144Why “no blame” needs context
Aisha corrects Urwa’s inference about omitting the walk. She connects the wording to the Ansar’s earlier association with Manat and their hesitation.
2:158An earlier restriction and a concession
Al-Bara connects the concession concerning marital relations on fasting nights with an earlier restriction and people failing to keep it.
2:187Markets during pilgrimage
Ibn Abbas names earlier markets and reports reluctance to trade during pilgrimage, followed by revelation of the relevant wording.
2:198A garden given after hearing a verse
Anas describes Abu Talha offering his beloved garden after the verse was revealed and receiving guidance to direct it to relatives.
3:92Responding when news arrives
Anas reports people pouring out their drink when a messenger brought news of its prohibition.
5:90The report of the false accusation
Aisha’s extended account recounts the false accusation, the distress it caused and revelation concerning her innocence.
24:11-16Voices in the presence of the Prophet
The narration describes Abu Bakr and Umar disagreeing about a recommendation when a Banu Tamim delegation arrived, their voices rising and revelation of the verse.
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