The Life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
A clear journey through the life of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ — from his birth in Makkah, through the revelation and the Hijrah, to the establishment of the Madinan community and his passing.
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570 CE
The Birth of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Muhammad ﷺ was born in Makkah around the year 570 CE into the noble tribe of Quraysh. His father, Abdullah, had passed away before his birth, and his…
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595 CE
The Trustworthy Youth
Known among his people as as-Sadiq al-Amin — the truthful and the trustworthy — Muhammad ﷺ earned a reputation for honesty in his dealings. He worked in trade…
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610 CE
The First Revelation
At the age of about forty, Muhammad ﷺ frequently retreated to the cave of Hira on the mountain of Light near Makkah to reflect and worship. There, during…
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610 - 622 CE
The Meccan Period and Persecution
For thirteen years the Prophet ﷺ called the people of Makkah to the worship of one God, to justice, and to care for the weak. The early believers…
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622 CE
The Hijrah to Madinah
After receiving pledges of support from the people of Yathrib, the Prophet ﷺ and his companions migrated there in 622 CE, an event known as the Hijrah that…
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622 - 630 CE
The Madinan Community
In Madinah the Prophet ﷺ guided the growing community, established agreements with neighbouring tribes including the Jewish communities, and laid down principles of coexistence and fairness. The Quran…
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632 CE
The Farewell Sermon and Passing
During his final pilgrimage, the Prophet ﷺ delivered the Farewell Sermon, in which he reminded humanity of the sanctity of life, property, and honour, of the equality of…
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