Muhammad's Life

  • 570

    Birth of Muhammad

    Birth of Muhammad
    Born in Mecca
  • 576

    Death of Mother

    Death of Mother
    Orphaned and then sent to live with his uncle
  • Nov 16, 610

    First Revelation

    First Revelation
    Says that he received visions from an angel at age 40
  • Nov 16, 622

    He Moves

    He Moves
    Emigrates from Mecca to Medina
  • Nov 16, 623

    Raids

    Raids
    Orders Raids on Meccan caravans; first bloodshed that Muhammad participated in. Started a time of conflicts.
  • Nov 16, 630

    Mecca Conquered

    Mecca Conquered
    Muhammad conquers Mecca by surprise.
  • Nov 16, 632

    Death

    Death
    Muhammad dies in Medina.
  • Uncle Dies

    Uncle Dies
    His uncle was important to him because he raised him after his mother died