Muhammad

Birth

569 BCE

Muhammad was born in Mecca, but had many tragic loses in his life. His father died six months before he was born, his mother died when he was sick, and his grandfather took care of him until his death.

His Career

556 BCE

In his teen years, he became and was trained to be a caravan driver. Muhammad met a lot of people while trading, even a Christian monk that had forseen Muhammad becoming a servant of God.

The Black Stone

534

At the age of 35, Muhammad was involved with the Black Stone that is said to be sent from Allah himself. Leaders were not sure what to do with the rock, so they asked Muhammad. He told them to carry the stone on a cot, and he placed it where it seemed to be satisfied

Revelation

610

Qur'anic revelation begins in the Cave of Hira on the Jabaal an Nur the "Mountain of Light" near Mecca

The Encounter

610

At the age 40, it is said that the angel Gabriel told him recite verses that would be included in the Quran, and he did after three years of silence

Persecution

613

Muhammad has been preaching and received many followers, but he become a threat to the local tribes and rulers of the city of Mecca, and they force people to renounce their faith that Muhammad had taught them

Year of Sorrow

619

Muhammad looses his wife and Uncle, which now known as "the year of sorrow."

Hijra

622

Muhammad and his followers immigrate to Medina hearing that someone was planning to kill him.

Farewell Pilgrimage

632

Before his death, he made a Farewell Pilgrimage to his disciples, giving them his last advice about what to do and what not to do.

His Death

Jun 8, 632

Muhamad dies, saying his last words: O Allah, to Ar-Rafiq Al-A'la (exalted friend, highest Friend or the uppermost, highest Friend in heaven).