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He was born in the town of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. He was born after his father had died. His grandfather and mother both died shortly after during his childhood. His original name means "to glorify" or "to praise".
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Muhammad receives his first revelation from God. This happened during the month of Ramadam.
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Muhammad made the message he was spreading public. This message would later become the Koran. The Koran was highly influenced by this public message.
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He then emigrates from Mecca to Yathrib. Yathrib later would become known as Medina. He emigrated with his followers.
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The three major Meccan battles are started. The battles included the Battle of Badr, the Battle of Uhud, and the Battle of the Trench.
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The two sides of the war signed a treaty showing the Muslims as a new force in Arabia. Meccan allies breached the treaty soon after.
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The first raid of Christian lands at Muta is ordered. This was a defeat.
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Mecca is conquered along with other tribes. They consolidated most of the Arabian Peninsula.
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Muhammad returns to Mecca. He returns to perform a pilgrimage.
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Muhammad dies in Medina from a very quick illness. He was buried at the mosque of Medina.
