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Mohammad was born into a family of merchants and traders from the Hasim clan. His name comes from the Arabic for "to praise, to glorify."

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He was orphaned at an early age and was placed under the care of his grandfather and then later taken care of by his Uncle, Abu Talib. He learned the customs and traditions of nomads in the Arabian desert. He also learned how to be a shepard and later he travels with his uncle on trading expectations

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He was 12 years old and experienced the world outside of Arabia for the first time by traveling to Bahira, Syria with his uncle Tablib.

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He became known as a trustworthy merchant in Mecca and took on new duties and responsibilities. He managed caravans for Khadija a wealthy widow. She proposed marriage and they wed when he became 25 having 6 children. Only his daughter Fatimah later had children out of six of his children to carry on his bloodline.

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He recieved his revelation on Mount Hira from God during the month of Ramadan. He later identified this visitation to be from the Angel Gabriel. His message is from Allah (God) is to "recite, recite, recite...." Muhammad- You are the messenger of God"

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Muhammad begins to preach Islam publically in Mecca. His preachings is met with skepticism because the Meccans are polytheistic believers. The Meccans ask for miracles, but Muhammad gives them none. The Meccans reject his calling, but the Muslims stand firm in their beliefs. Muhammad's clan is faced with boycotts and starvation, but they do not recant their faith.

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Muhammad experiences his "Night Journey" on a winged horse to Jerusalem. During this journey, he meets with the other prophets. He is taken through the seven levels of heaven where Muhammad meets God.

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Growing animosity between Muslims and the pagan believers forces Muhammad and his followers to flee to Medina. This experience is known as the "Hijrah" which marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muhammad begins his metamorphosis form a preacher to a political and military leader.

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Muhammad rallies with the people of Medina to fight the Meccans. Battle of Badr in 624 (Victory)

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Battle of Uhud in 625 (Deafeated)

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Battle of the Trench in 627 (Victory)

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Muhammad and the Meccans sign a treaty. Islam is recognized as a new force in Arabia. Meccans break the treaty a year later. Muhammad and his Army conquered Mecca in 630 AD. He is aided by other tribal people.

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Consolidated most of the Arabian Peninsula under Islam and his control.

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Muhammad returns to Mecca to perform a pilgrimage (Hajj)

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He returns to Mecca after a brief illness. He dies. He is buried in the Mosque of Medina.