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He was born in the town of Mecca. Muhammad's father died before his birth so he was raised by his mother.
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Muhammad and his mother traveled to a town north of Mecca. On their way home, Amina became sick and died.
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After working as a shepherd in his teenage years, Muhammad worked for his cousin Khadija bint Khawalayd. He carried goods for her on a trip north.
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He then became married to the same woman that he carried the goods for. She was much older than he was.
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In this year, while meditating Muhammad received his first set of visions. These visions would shape his early teachings.
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Muhammad revealed to his tribe the visions he was having. This was the first time that he taught people about his visions, and his words would be turned into the Qur'an at a later date.
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Starting in 625 Muhammad and his followers would engage in 3 battles with the Meccans. They won the first fight in this year.
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Muhammad's men destroy the false idols after conquering the Mecca forces. Meanwhile Muhammad recites verses from the Qur'an while commanding his men.
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In the last years of his life, Muhammad embarks on a final pilgrimage. During this time he delivers his famous speech which causes his followers to go after the Christians.
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Muhammad dies beside Aisha.
