According to search-discovered classical Islamic scholarship, the concept of the Quran being 'revealed in stages' (tanzīl) is a fundamental principle of divine revelation that occurred over 23 years. Tafsir experts like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi explain that this gradual method, as mentioned in Quran 17:106, was a deliberate act of divine wisdom (hikmah). Unlike previous scriptures revealed at once, this approach served multiple purposes: to strengthen the heart of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during times of trial, to facilitate the memorization, understanding, and gradual implementation of rulings for the early Muslim community, and to address specific situations and questions as they arose, demonstrating the Quran's interactive and living nature. The synthesis across scholarly traditions confirms that this gradualism was a divine pedagogical strategy designed for the successful establishment of the final message to humanity.