Life of Muhammad

By lsenkbeil
  • 570

    Birth

    Muhammad was born in 570 AD, in Mecca.
  • 576

    Death of Mother

    In 576 AD Muhammad's mother Amina died.
  • Jan 1, 610

    The First Revelation

    The ngel Gabriel appeared to Muhammad, and gave him a revelation.
  • Jan 1, 613

    Spreading the Word

    Muhammad openly spread news about Islam in Mecca.
  • Jan 1, 632

    Death

    After his farewell pilgrimage, Muhammad fell ill and died.

  • Marriage

    Muhammad marries Khadijah, a 40 year old widow who respected Muhammad's trustworthiness.

  • Year of Sorrows

    Muhammad loses both his dear uncle and his wife, causing him much grief.

  • Siege on Mecca

    Muhammad proceeds to take Mecca relatively peacefully, with little bloodshed.