“The Qur’an, in other words, had been revealed into an unwelcoming world that would instinctively reject it. Nor was the prophet through whom it was inspired prepared for the responsibilities of its guardianship. He had been caught completely off guard and was unprepared for the immense obligation before him. As he fled down the mountain, Muhammad trembled while repeatedly whispering, “Iqra . . . Iqra . . . Iqra. . . .” IslamRevelationMuhammad PbuhIqraProphethood Book:The Life of the Qur'an: From Eternal Roots to Enduring Legacy Source: The Life of the Qur'an: From Eternal Roots to Enduring Legacy