Life of Muhammad

  • Birth of Muhammad
    570

    Birth of Muhammad

    He was born in Mecca. His father was already dead when he was born.
  • Muhammad's first revelation
    Nov 18, 610

    Muhammad's first revelation

    Muhammad is visited by an angel who gives him instructions from Allah. At first he believes he is possesed by a demon but the angel tells him that he is actually talking with Allah.
  • Muhammad preaches in Mecca
    Nov 18, 613

    Muhammad preaches in Mecca

    People in Mecca are skeptical about his teachings and ask for miracles but Muhammad does none.
  • Nakhla Raid
    Nov 18, 624

    Nakhla Raid

    Muhammad orders a carvan raid aganist the pagans in Mecca. Thus begins the violence in the name of Islam.
  • The Battle of Trench
    Nov 18, 627

    The Battle of Trench

    The Musslims build trenches around Medina so to protect themselves from the Meccan army.
  • Death of Muhammad
    Dec 31, 632

    Death of Muhammad

    He dies on the bosom of his 19 year old wife.
  • Muhammad marries Khadijah

    Muhammad marries Khadijah

    He marries his twice divorced cousin, Khadijah. This is a constriversal marriage.
  • The conquest of Khaybar

    The conquest of Khaybar

    Musslims take over the city of Khaybar. They take the women and children as hostage and tortue and behead the Jewish leader Safiyah.