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570
Muhammad's birth
He was born in the town of Mecca. His name comes from the Arabic word, hamada, which means, "to praise, to glorify." -
575
The loss of Muhammad's parents
On the way home from the journey with his mother, Amina, she got sick and died. Muhammad's father was already dead because Muhammad and his mother's journey was going to see his father's grave. -
Dec 29, 610
Muhammad Recieves First Revelation
Muhammad's first revelation was at the age of 40 on Mount Hiri. He thought he was either going crazy, hallucinating or was being visited by a demonic apparition. -
Sep 23, 613
Muhammad Tells his Message to the people
After he had a few more revalations, he told his tribe about his experiences. The messages he recieved became the Qur'an. -
Aug 2, 622
Muhammad flees to Medina
Muhammad built the first Muslim community in Medina. He lived there for six years. -
Jan 13, 630
Muhammad and the Muslims take over Mecca
The Muslims peacefully conquered Mecca. The Meccans joined the Muslims. -
Jun 8, 632
Muhammad's death
Muhammad died in Medina and he was buried in the mosque in Medina. -
Muhammad adopted by his uncle
When he was about eight, Muhammad is adopted by his uncle. -
Muhammad's Marriage
Muhammad married a rich widow from Mecca named Khadija. He managed her business and they had six children. -
Treaty Signed between Muslims and Meccans
The Muslims were now more powerful in Arabia and had the freedom to travel in Arabia without being harmed.
