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570
Muhammad's Birth
Muhammad was born in the year of 570 AD. This is the year of the Elephant. He never saw his father, because he died before Muhammad was born. His mother gives him to Halimah, but he was returned to his mother 5 years later because he was thought to be possessed by a demon. -
Nov 16, 610
The angels visit
Muhammad sees an angel called Jibreel. Initially, he thinks he is possessed by a demon. He almost commits suicide, but is stopped by the angel. -
Nov 16, 613
Preaching Islam
Muhammad preaches Islam in Mecca for the first time. People do not agree and he takes much criticism, especially from his uncle. He does not show any miracles to the people. -
Nov 16, 615
Muhamad attack pagans
Muhammad attacks pagan beliefs in 615 AD. His followers were in conflict with the Quraysh. He lets Muslims leave but he stays in Arabia for Abyssinia. -
Nov 16, 620
Night journey
Muhammad says he was carried to Jerusalem. He was then brought to Paradise by a flying steed named Buraq. He meets Moses who cries because more Muslims than Jews will be in heaven. -
Nov 16, 622
Flee to Medina
In 622 AD, Muhammad leads his followers to Medina because of conflict between them and pagans. This is the beginning of the Hijra era. -
Marriage to Khadijah
In 595 AD, Muhammad marries his cousin, Khadijah. She had already divorced twice and had 2 sons and a daughter. They become very connected in their marriage and she becomes his first follower later on. -
Death of close familiy
His wife, Kadijah, dies in 619 AD. His uncle dies soon after, leaving him feeling alone. He asked Abu Bakr to marry his daughter who was only 6 years old.