Question

1. which angel is reported to have appeared to mohammad?

a. michael
b. gabriel
c. raphael
d. none of the above

1. why did muhammad go to mount hira?

a. he needed more rocks for his collection.
b. he enjoyed hiking.
c. he felt something was missing in his life.
d. he was persecuted by his neighbors.

Explanation:

1. In Islamic tradition, the Angel Gabriel (Jibril) is the angel who appeared to the Prophet Muhammad to reveal the first verses of the Quran.
2. Muhammad would retreat to Mount Hira to meditate, as he felt a spiritual void and sought reflection on the state of his community and his own spiritual life.

Answer:

1. B. Gabriel
2. C. He felt something was missing in his life.