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Muhammad was born to Aminah and Abdullah in the year of the Elephant. HIs father died before his birth
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Muhammad received the first verses of the Qur’an from God, according to Muslim beliefs, on a retreat to a cave on Jabal al-Nur (Mountain of Light) outside of Makkah. Muhammad was scared, left the cave and went home to Khadijah, who comforted him and accepted the truth of what he said.
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Islam is preached publicly. His preachings are received with skepticism. He does not provide miracles so a lot of people do not believe.
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The Night Journey called Isra and Miraj is where Muslims believe Muhammad was transported to Jerusalem and then to Heaven. Muslims believe that God gave Muhammad the order for Muslims to pray the five daily prayers on this night journey.
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Persecution of Muhammad and his followers was so bad that he left Mecca in 622. This is the start of the Islam community and is called the Hijra.
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This battle was a seige. The Muslim army built trenches around themselves to protect them from the Meccans who retreated after two weeks.
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Muhammad died still cursing Jews and Christians. He died at Aisha's house.
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khadijah was a widow who owned a caravan company. The marriage was all around good for Muhammad and they had six children together.
