Correct Answer:
A. سورة العلق
The question asks for the very first Surah revealed in the Holy Quran. The correct answer is سورة العلق (Surah Al-Alaq). The first five verses of Surah Al-Alaq were the initial revelation received by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the Cave of Hira. These verses begin with the command "Iqra" (Read!), marking the commencement of his prophethood and the divine message. This foundational event is pivotal in Islamic history, signifying the beginning of the Quran's revelation over 23 years.
- سورة الفاتحہ (Surah Al-Fatihah) is the first surah in the order of the Quranic text, but it was not the first to be revealed chronologically. It is a comprehensive prayer and introduction to the Quran.
- سورة البقرة (Surah Al-Baqarah) is a Medinan surah, revealed much later after the Prophet's migration to Medina, making it chronologically much later than Al-Alaq.
- سورة الاخلاص (Surah Al-Ikhlas) is a short Meccan surah emphasizing the oneness of Allah, but it was not the initial revelation.