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570
Muhammad born
570 AD Muhammad was born -
Aug 29, 610
The first “revelation”
Muhammad receives what he comes to believe is his first otherworldly visitation, which he later identifies with the angel Jibreel and a revelation from Allah. At first, he believes he may be possessed by a demon, and attempts to commit suicide, only to be stopped by the angel. -
Jan 19, 613
Islam preached publicly
For the first time, Muhammad begins to preach Islam publicly in Mecca. His preaching is met with skepticism, and he is accused of plagiarizing the “tales of the ancients”. -
Apr 10, 622
Marriage consummation with Aisha
Muhammad consummates his marriage to Aisha, his nine-year-old bride. Originally when Muhammad had asked for Aisha's hand in marriage, her father, Abu Bakr, had protested. -
Aug 13, 624
The Battle of Badr
Following the caravan raids, the Meccans decide to retaliate. Although they're vastly outnumbered, the Muslims defeat the pagan Meccans; killing at least seventy and capturing another seventy for ransom. -
Jul 14, 625
The Battle of Uhud
The second military encounter between the Meccans (led by Abu Sufyan) and the Muslims. Due to the Muslim focus on salvaging booty rather than victory, this time the pagan Meccans defeat the Muslims of Medina, and Muhammad himself is hurt by an attack from Khalid ibin al-Walid. -
Nov 21, 627
The Battle of the Trench
The Battle of the Trench was not a battle at all, but a fortnight-long siege. Having heard of the strength of the approaching Meccan army, Muhammad's companion, Salman the Persian, advises him there should be trenches dug around the northern front of Medina to prevent hostile Meccans from entering Muslim territory. -
Jun 30, 632
Death of Muhhamad
Muhammad's last days are spent with Aisha in her house, where he continues to issue orders and curse the Christians and Jews. -
Muhammad Marriage
Muhammad marries his wealthy twice-divorced distant cousin, Khadijah, who later becomes his first follower. -
Khadijah's death
The death of his wealthy and only wife Khadijah, is quickly followed by the death of his uncle and protector, Abu Talib. Not long after, he asks Abu Bakr for his six-year-old daughters hand in marriage. -
Poisoned at Khaybar
mmediately following the conquest of Khaybar, Muhammad and his men are served a meal of poisoned lamb by a Jewish women named Zaynab bint al-Harith, causing him to fall ill. Muhammad questions her, then has her executed.
