The Quran was not revealed all at once. Rather, it was revealed piecemeal to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) over a period of about 23 years. Knowledge of the Nuzul (revelation) order is essential context for understanding the verses of the Quran. Typically, researchers divide the Surahs (chapters) into two categories: Meccan and Medinan. Meccan Surahs were sent down prior to ... https://onlinequranislamacademy.com/quran-revelation-order/