When the Angel Jibril came to Muhammad meditating alone in the cave, He commanded him: “READ.”
“I do not know how to,” replied Muhammad, for he had never learned – having lived his life as a shepherd and then as a merchant.
“READ!” commanded Jibril, squeezing him unbearably.
“I Cannot!” Muhammad cried out, gasping in pain.
“READ!!” commanded Jibril, squeezing him harder still.
(Ref: Qur’an)
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