In Episode 5 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, Mufti Menk explores the profound silence that preceded revelation — a silence not of absence, but of divine preparation.



As Arabia drifted further from the message of Ibrāhīm (AS), darkness spread across the land. Yet even in that darkness were seekers of truth — men like Zayd ibn ʿAmr and Waraqah ibn Nawfal.



While society moved in one direction, Muhammad ﷺ stood apart. Drawn to solitude, he withdrew to the Cave of Ḥirā’, where his heart was being prepared for revelation.



This episode uncovers the stillness before Prophethood — and the quiet strength of Khadījah (RA), whose support would anchor the beginning of the mission.




00:00–01:22 Opening: Silence as Divine Preparation



01:22–01:50 Intro



01:50–02:35 Arabia in Darkness & Loss of Ibrahim’s Message



02:35–03:15 Seekers of Truth: Zayd ibn ʿAmr & Waraqah ibn Nawfal



03:15–04:10 Muhammad ﷺ: A Heart Apart from His People



04:10–04:25 Love of Solitude & Withdrawal from Makkah



04:25–05:10 Signs in the World: Empires & Fading Falsehood



05:10–06:25 Reflection in the Cave & Readiness for Revelation



06:25–09:10 Khadijah’s Support & Quiet Certainty



09:10–09:41 Closing Reflection & Next Episode Teaser