Life of Muhammad

By Avery Nicholas
  • 570

    Birth of Mahammad

    Birth of Mahammad
    He was born in the town of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. He was born after his father had died. His grandfather and mother both died shortly after during his childhood. His original name means "to glorify" or "to praise".
  • 610

    Revelation from God

    Revelation from God
    Muhammad receives his first revelation from God. This happened during the month of Ramadam.
  • 613

    Public Speaking

    Public Speaking
    Muhammad made the message he was spreading public. This message would later become the Koran. The Koran was highly influenced by this public message.
  • 622

    Emigration

    Emigration
    He then emigrates from Mecca to Yathrib. Yathrib later would become known as Medina. He emigrated with his followers.
  • 624

    Battles

    Battles
    The three major Meccan battles are started. The battles included the Battle of Badr, the Battle of Uhud, and the Battle of the Trench.
  • 628

    Signing a Treaty

    Signing a Treaty
    The two sides of the war signed a treaty showing the Muslims as a new force in Arabia. Meccan allies breached the treaty soon after.
  • 629

    Raid

    The first raid of Christian lands at Muta is ordered. This was a defeat.
  • 630

    Mecca: Conquered

    Mecca is conquered along with other tribes. They consolidated most of the Arabian Peninsula.
  • 632

    Return!

    Return!
    Muhammad returns to Mecca. He returns to perform a pilgrimage.
  • 632

    Death

    Death
    Muhammad dies in Medina from a very quick illness. He was buried at the mosque of Medina.