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Muhammad is Born
Muhammad was born in Mecca. -
Nov 16, 610
Mount Hira
Recieved his first revelation. He thought he was hallucinating at first. He then was convinced that it was the Angel Gabriel. There was only one god that was Allah. -
Nov 16, 610
Night Journey
He is carried from Medina to Jerusalem on a steed. He meets all the prophets on the way. He is assured that he is a prophet -
Nov 16, 622
Emigration to Medina
Muhammed and a few hundred followers traveled to Yathrib. It later was called Medina. The first Muslim community was started there. -
Nov 16, 630
Conquest of Mecca
There was no bloodshed when Mecca was taken over. It was taken peacefully. -
Jun 8, 632
Death
He died after a pilgrimaage to Mecca. He died because of an illness. He was also buried in Medina in a mosque. -
Becomes a caravan driver
He exchanged goods and met with different cultures and people. Made him well aware of the teachings of Judaism and Christianity. -
Marriage
Khadija proposed to Muhammad and they were married. They later had 6 children.