Category: Islamic Studies | Last updated: 2026-07-28

Which of the following Surahs is generally considered to have been revealed *earlier* than Surah Al-Muddaththir in chronological order?

A) Surah Al-Muzammil
B) Surah Al-Qalam
C) Surah Al-Fatiha
D) Surah Al-Alaq

Explanation

Surah Al-Alaq (The Clot) is widely accepted as the very first revelation of the Quran, containing the command 'Iqra' (Read). Surah Al-Muddaththir (The Cloaked One) is considered the second revelation in sequence, following a pause after the initial verses of Al-Alaq.

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