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570
Birth of Muhammad
Muhammad was born in Mecca, Arabia, which is now in Saudi Arabia. -
570
The Birth of Muhammad
Muhammad was born in Mecca, Arabia (now in Saudi Arabia). -
575
Muhammad's Mother Dies
Muhammad's mother took him to Yathrib to visit his father's grave. On the way home, she died of illness and was buried in Abwa. Muhammad is left in the care of his paternal grandfather. -
578
Muhammad's Moves to be with his Uncle
Muhammad's well-known grandfather died when Muhammad was only 8, so he moved to be with his uncle, whom he stayed with for many years. As a teenager, they often traveled together in caravan. -
595
Muhammad's Marriage
Muhammad marries a wealthy Meccan merchant woman named Khadija, who eventually borne him two sons who died as infants, and four daughters. -
610
First Revelation
While fasting and meditating in a cave outside of town, Muhammad was instructed to recite words of force and beauty. Muhammad was terrified and did not talk about the experience outside of his family for years. -
613
Muhammad Shares His Message
Muhammad finally shares his experiences with his tribe, and they begin to collect the revelations in the Koran. Muhammad and his followers are severely persecuted. -
624
Battle of Badr
The first battle between the Meccans and the Muslims take place, and the Muslims win. -
630
Conquest of Mecca
Power has shifted in favor of Muhammad and his followers, and - joined by many tribes - the Muslims took over Mecca without bloodshed. -
632
Death of Muhammad
Muhammad died in Medina, where he had migrated to with his religious followers. -
632
The Death of Muhammad
Muhammad died in Medina, where he and his religious followers had been forced to migrate. -
632
Final Pilgrimage
Joined by tens of thousands of people, Muhammad makes his final pilgrimage to Mecca.
