MOHAMMAED'S LIFE
Muhammad was born in 570 CE and according to many legends his birth pointed to his extraordinary life.Muhammad's mother Aminah died when he was six years old and his father died before he was even born.this resulted in him being raised by his uncle Abu Talib who was a wealthy merchant.while working for his uncle, Muhammad met his future wife the wealthy widow Khadija who was 15 years older than him.Muhammad and Khadija ended up having six children.Later on after spending lots time in prayer and spiritual searching Muhammad experienced the night of power or Laylat-ul-Qadr(which is now an Islam holiday) and received the command to proclaim the message of Allah.This revelation was brought to Muhammad through the Angel Gabril.After the first revelation the angel appeared to him again and this resulted in the beginning of Muhammad's preaching.During the course of his life from this point on Muhammad continued to preach while receiving many other messages and instructions from Allah.Muhammad's preaching was rejected by the people of Makkah and he was persecuted because of his message.in 619 CE Mohammed lost his wife and the uncle that had raised him.Soon after Muhammad experienced the miraculous night journey to Jerusalem and through the seven realms of heaven to be in the presence of Allah.During the night journey he received the instructions for daily prayer.Soon after this he was visited by a invitation from Yathrib(a city) asking him to come to their city.Muhammad made the dangerous journey and experience a miraculous escape from his enemies.The journey from Makkah to Yathrib is known as the Hijrah.In Yathrib, Muhammad built a house which is known as the first mosque.The year this happend, 622 CE marks the beginning of the Muslim calendar.In Madinah Muhammad received the instruction to face Makkah during prayer and also the instruction of the Ramadan fast.After Makkah was captured in 630CE it became the holy city of Islam, dedicated to Allah.The Prophet Muhammad died at age 63 in 632 CE.
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570 C.E.
Mohammed is born in Mecca
Mohammed is born in Mecca
576 C.E.
His mother Aminah died
His mother Aminah died
595 C.E.
Marries Khadija
Marries Khadija
610 C.E.
First visitation
First visitation
619 C.E.
Uncle and wife die
Uncle and wife die
630 C.E.
Muhammad and the Muslims or his followers conquer Mecca
Muhammad and the Muslims or his followers conquer Mecca
632 C.E.
At age 63 Mohammed dies
At age 63 Mohammed dies