Muhammad's Life

  • 570

    Birth

    In 570 c in Mecca, Muhammad was born. His name in Arabic means "to praise or glorify", which will fit with his name.
  • 575

    Childhood

    Muhammad only had his mother to relay on, sadly she died from sickness so Muhammad was being taken care of by his grandfather. He had a very disrupting childhood.
  • 590

    Teenage Years

    He worked as a shepherd to help get money and traveled a lot. He was very trusting to everyone
  • 600

    Marriage

    Muhammad got married to Khadija. He was 25 while she was 40, and had 6 kids.
  • 610

    Received 1st Revelation

    He hated materialistic things in life. He fasted, meditated, and had an overpowering experience with God.
  • 613

    Public Messages

    Muhammad wanted to spread his thoughts around the tribe. It was monotheistic and because of all this, people wanted to kill him.
  • 622

    Muslim Immigration

    He and his followers went to the first Muslim community. During a war, they relied on him for comfort.
  • 628

    Military

    Meccans didn't like Muhammad because of how successful the Muslims were. There were many battles between the two.
  • 630

    Mecca's Conquest

    Mecca was now almost gone because of Muhammad. Muslims were taking over and marched on Mecca and some even joined the Muslim tribe.
  • 632

    Death

    Muhammad then lived in Medina. He died there because of an illness after many years of teaching.