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632 BCE
Muhammad's Final Pilgrimage and Death
Thousands of people joined Muhammad on his last pilgrimage to Mecca. He later returned to Medina he died and was buried in a mosque. -
630 BCE
Conquest of Mecca
Muhammad marched to Mecca gaining support of tribes along the way. The Meccans surrendered and joined Muhammad. -
625 BCE
War with Mecca
For three years, the Meccans and Muslims fought over power. A treaty was signed 628 which recognized Muslims as a power in Arabia. -
622 BCE
To Medina
Muhammad and some followers went to Yathrib, later known as Medina, to help mediate a civil war. He stayed there for six years and established the first Muslim community. -
613 BCE
Muhammad Goes Public
After more revelations, Muhammad told his tribe who transcribed his stories into what is now known as the Qur'an. Him and his followers then became ridiculed and attacked for being monotheistic. -
610 BCE
First Revelation
Outside of Mecca in a cave, Muhammad fasted and meditated. He was compelled to speak words that he interpreted as coming from God. -
595 BCE
Marriage to Khadija
At the age of 40, Khadija proposed marriage to Muhammad when he was 25. As they continued the merchant business, they had six children, two of which died in infancy. -
594 BCE
Merchant Muhammad
Muhammad worked for his distant cousin, a widow named Khadija bint Khawalayd, carrying and selling goods. -
580 BCE
Teenage Muhammad
Muhammad worked as a shepherd as a teenager and occasionally traveled with merchants.He received the nickname El–Amin, the one you can trust. -
578 BCE
Goes to Live With Uncle
Muhammad's grandfather passed away and he went to go live with his uncle, Abu Talib. -
575 BCE
Orphaned at 5
On the road from Yathrib to Mecca, Muhammad's mother died. He was then put under the care of his grandfather, Abdul Al-Muttalib. -
570
Muhammad is Born
Born to Abd Allah bin Al-Muttalib and Amina bint Wahb in Mecca. His father died before he was born. His name means "to praise" or "to glorify".
