Muhammad's Life

By mdarlow7
  • 570

    Birth

    Birth
    Muhammad was born in Mecca, in Saudi Arabia. Mecca was a center of religious practice.
  • 576

    Orphaned

    Orphaned
    Muhammad's mother, Amina, died from illness. He went to his paternal grandfather.
  • 583

    Adoption

    Adoption
    Muhammad is taken in by his paternal grandfather, until he dies when Muhammad is eight, leading him to then be taken in by his uncle.
  • 595

    Married

    Married
    Muhammad (25) marries a wealthy widow merchant (that he also worked for at the time) named Khadijah (40).
  • 597

    Birth of Daughter

    Birth of Daughter
    Muhammad's first daughter is born. Her name is Zainab.
  • 610

    First Revelation

    First Revelation
    Muhammad received his first revelation from Allah on a mountain.
  • 613

    Muhammad begins his Message

    Muhammad begins his Message
    Muhammad had many similar experiences. He decided to reveal those messages to his tribe.The messages were saved and turned into the Qur'an.
  • Period: 625 to 628

    The Military Period

    The Meccans were not that supportive of Muhammad's success. Fights broke out that turned into battles. The battles were the Battles of Badr, Uhud, and Trench and Siege of Medina.
  • 632

    Death

    Death
    Muhammad died three months after returning from Mecca. He died at the age of 62 in Medina from illness.
  • 632

    Pilgrimage

    Pilgrimage
    Thousands joined Muhammad after reclaiming the city of Mecca. Muhammad delivered sermons while traveling to convert tribes to Islam and unify everyone in their religion.