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570
Muhammad's birth
Muhammad was born around the year 570 ad in Mecca into one of the leading tribes in the area. He was born into a time of gluttony and ignorance which he later in his life tried to remedy. His given name (Muhammad) means "highly praised". -
575
Muhammad loses his mother
Though his father died before he was born, Muhhamad's mother also passed away when he was around five - six years old. It was at this time that his paternal grandfather took custody of the young prophet. -
Feb 26, 610
Muhammad's First Revalation
In a cave on a mountain right outside of Mecca where Muhammad made retreats to fast and meditate he recieved several visions. He was instructed to recite God's word of love. He was frightened and shocked and didn't proceed to act upon the request until years later. -
Mar 5, 613
Muhammad goes public
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Feb 26, 622
Emigration to Medina
Along with a couple hundred of hiis followers, Muhammad travels and settles in Yathrib which later comes ot be known as Medina ("the city"). He joins five tribes and becomes widely respected as he adopts many roles. -
Feb 26, 632
Muhammad's death
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Muhammad goes to live with his uncle
A few years after living with his grandfather- he too passes away. Now around eight years old, Muhammad goes to live with his paternal uncle and remains there for many years. -
Muhummad as a teen
As a teen, Muhammad frequently traveled with his uncle (a merchant). It is rumored that he once traveled as far a Syria accompanying caravans to bazaars. This is where he was nicknamed "the trustworthy". -
Meets and works for Khadija
Early on in his twenties Muhammad began to work to a prosperous Mecan merchant, widow Khadija bint Khawalayd. -
Muhammad marries Khadija
Enchanted by his honesty and character Khadija proposed marriage to her employee and distant cousin (Muhammad) when she was around fourty and he was twenty five.