Outline of Muhammad's Life

  • 570

    Muhammad's Birth

    Muhammad's Birth
    Muhammad was born in 570 A.D. in a town called Mecca, in Western Arabia.
  • 575

    The Death of Amina

    The Death of Amina
    When Muhammad was five or six years old, his mother passed away and Muhammed became an orphan.
  • Nov 18, 610

    Muhammad Recieves First Revelation

    Muhammad Recieves First Revelation
    Muhammad received his first revelation from God while he was fasting and meditating in caves. He was visited by an overpowering force and was told to recite beautiful words and write them down.
  • Nov 18, 613

    Muhammad Goes Public

    Muhammad Goes Public
    Muhammad took his message and spoke to the public. The words that he spoke later became the Qur'an.
  • Nov 18, 622

    Migrates to Medina

    Migrates to Medina
    Muhammad migrates with his followers to Medina. He stayed there for six years and built the Muslim community.
  • Nov 18, 632

    Death of Muhammad

    Death of Muhammad
    Muhammad returns to live in Medina. He visited Mecca one last time to perform a pilgrimage. After this, he returned to Medina and died of a brief illness.
  • Muhammad Marries Kadijah

    Muhammad Marries Kadijah
    Muhammad marries Kadijah, an older widow, and has six children with her.
  • Treaty Signed

    Treaty Signed
    A treaty was signed that recognizded the Muslims as a new force in Arabia. The treaty was breached by Meccan allies a year later.