GCEIslamic Religious StudiesThe Qur'an2023

The Qur'an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) over a period of approximately

A10 years
B23 yearsCORRECT
C25 years
D40 years
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
The Qur'an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) over a period of approximately 23 years, beginning with the first revelation in the Cave of Hira when he was 40 years old and ending shortly before his death at age 63. This period spans from 610 CE to 632 CE. The revelation was gradual, addressing events and circumstances as they arose.
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