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570
Muhammad was born.
Muhammad was born in 570 in the city of Mecca in Arabia. -
Period: 570 to Jun 8, 632
The Life of Muhammad
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576
Muhammad became an orphan.
Muhammad's mother died from illness and he was looked after by his Grandad. -
Jul 3, 610
Muhammad meets an angel in a cave.
The Angel Gabriel appears to Muhammad in a cave over a number of years and he wrote the messages from God down. This became the Muslim holy book; The Qur'an. -
Jul 3, 613
Begins spreading the message publically
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Jul 3, 622
Journey from Mecca to Medina
This journey is called the Hijrah (migration) and the event was seen as so important for Islam that 622 is the year in which the Islamic calendar begins. -
Jul 3, 630
Muhammad took control of Mecca.
In 630, Muhammad marched on Mecca with an enormous force, said to number more than ten thousand men. With minimal casualties, Muhammad took control of Mecca. -
Jun 8, 632
Muhammad Died.
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Muhammad's Grandfather died.
Muhammad's Grandfather died and Muhammad went to live with his Uncle Abu Talib, the leader of Banu Hashim. -
Becomes a merchant.
Muhammad trades goods, working for Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, who he marries. Muhammad is widely known for beng faithful and trustworthy.
