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570
Muhammad's birth
Muhammad was born in Mecca, which was an important pilgrimage center, and his name means to praise or glorify. He became an orphan in 575 after his mother died and was placed in the protection of his paternal gandfather. -
Apr 19, 610
Muhammad has his first revelation
Muhammad would make treks to a mountain cave outside of town to fast and meditate over his new materialistic life. One time, he was visisted by the angel Gabriel and was given the teachings of the Qur'an. He did not reveal this to anyone and did not share the message immediately. -
Aug 21, 613
Muhammad tells his friends and family of what he learned
Muhammad eventually told the teachings he had received to his family and were gathered to eventually make the Qur'an. His family became the first Muslims, even though they were persecuted for their faith and deserting the traditional tribal faiths. -
Jun 11, 622
Emigration to Mecca
Muhammad and his followers left Mecca and travelled to Medina. Muhammad stayed there for six years and built a community of believers there. -
Mar 5, 630
The Defeat of Mecca
After the wars between the new Muslims and those living in Mecca. Eventually, Muhammad and his followers entered Mecca without any bloodshed and the people there accepted the faith. -
Dec 4, 632
Muhammad's death
Muhammad returned and lived in Medina and returned to Mecca in 632 on a pilgrimage. He returned to Medina again and died there. -
Muhammad's marriage
The widow who was his distant cousin eventually became Muhamamd's wife. He was 25, she was nearly 40. They had six children, with two sons dying in infancy, and four daughters. -
Life as a caravan driver
In his teens, Muhammad would travel with a merchant and sell goods. He eventually began working for a wealthy widow, who was his distant cousin. He carried her goods back and forth and returned with profits.