Timeline of Muhammad

  • 570

    Birth

    Muhammad was born in Mecca -a mountain town. He was the only son under his parents, Abd Allah bin Al-Muttalib and Amina bint Wahb.
  • 575

    Becomes an Orphan

    Muhammad was five when he lost his mother and became an orphan -his father passed away before his birth. He was placed under his paternal grandfather, Abdul Al-Muttalib.
  • Nov 18, 610

    First Revelation

    Muhammad did not like Mecca's materialism and idolatry. He moved outside of town. While living in a mountain, he was visited by an overpowering presence that he thought was God.
  • Nov 18, 613

    Message to Public

    After multiple visits, Muhammad decides to tell his tribes about the messages he received. Muhammad was ridiculed by public for his non traditional beliefs.
  • Nov 18, 622

    Emigration to Medina

    Muhammad and his followers left Mecca. There, the Muslim community began growing. Meccans did not like success in Muslim community.
  • Nov 18, 630

    Muhammad's Power

    Mecca may have been powerful before, but Muhammad is even more powerful. Muhammad gathered with other tribes and took over Mecca non-violently.
  • Nov 18, 632

    Death

    After a long pilgrimage, Muhammad returned to Medina. Few months later, Muhammad suffered from illness and passed away.
  • Muhammad works as Caravan Agent

    In his early twenties, Muhammad started working for a merchant, Khadijabint Khawalayd. Muhammad and the merchant were distant cousins.