"Iqra" (اقْرَأْ), meaning "read" or "recite," is the first word revealed to Prophet Muhammad in the Islamic tradition. This event occurred in the cave of Hira on Mount Hira near Mecca, where the angel Gabriel (Jibreel in Arabic) instructed Prophet Muhammad to read, marking the beginning of the revelation of the Quran. This event is significant in Islam as it emphasizes the importance of knowledge, education, and the pursuit of wisdom.
