Why Did Revelation Stop for 3 Years After Waraqah’s Death?

Summary According to Islamic traditions, Waraqah ibn Nawfal – a Christian scholar and Khadijah’s cousin – was the first to confirm Muhammad’s prophethood after the initial encounter with the angel in the cave. But after Waraqah died, Muhammad claimed no new revelations for three years. This long “pause” raises a huge question: What was the […]