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He was born in the town of Mecca. His name comes from the Arabic word, hamada, which means, "to praise, to glorify."
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On the way home from the journey with his mother, Amina, she got sick and died. Muhammad's father was already dead because Muhammad and his mother's journey was going to see his father's grave.
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Muhammad's first revelation was at the age of 40 on Mount Hiri. He thought he was either going crazy, hallucinating or was being visited by a demonic apparition.
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After he had a few more revalations, he told his tribe about his experiences. The messages he recieved became the Qur'an.
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Muhammad built the first Muslim community in Medina. He lived there for six years.
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The Muslims peacefully conquered Mecca. The Meccans joined the Muslims.
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Muhammad died in Medina and he was buried in the mosque in Medina.
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When he was about eight, Muhammad is adopted by his uncle.
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Muhammad married a rich widow from Mecca named Khadija. He managed her business and they had six children.
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The Muslims were now more powerful in Arabia and had the freedom to travel in Arabia without being harmed.
