Samaira Shrestha - Muhammad Timeline by Samaira Shrestha

570 AD - Mecca Saudi Arabia

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Muhammad is born in Mecca. His name derives from the Arabic verb hamada, which means “to praise, to glorify”. He came from a family of merchants and traders. Member of the Hashim clan; clan was very poor and did not share in the wealth of Mecca’s merchants.

575 AD - Arabian Desert, Yemen

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Orphaned at an early age. Placed under the care of his grandfather and then, later, his Uncle, Abu Talib. Learned the customs and traditions of nomads of the Arabian desert. Learned how to be a shepherd and later, he travels with his uncle on trading expectations.

582 AD - Syria

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12 years old. Experienced the world outside of Arabia for the first time by traveling to Bahira, Syria with his uncle.

595 AD - Mecca Saudi Arabia

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Became known as a trustworthy merchant in Mecca. Took on new duties and responsibilities. Managed caravans for Khadija, a wealthy widow. She proposed marriage and they wed when he is 25. They have 6 children. Only his daughter, Fatimah, later has children to carry on his bloodline

610 AD - The Mountain of Light, Makkah Saudi Arabia

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Received 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”.

613 AD - Mecca Saudi Arabia

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Muhammad begins to preach Islam publically in Mecca. His preaching 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.

620 AD - Jerusalem, Israel

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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.

622 AD - Medina Saudi Arabia

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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 from a preacher to a political and military leader.

624 - 627 AD - Badr Saudi Arabia,Uhud Mountain, Saudi Arabia,Medina, Saudi Arabia

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Muhammad rallies with the people of Medina to fight the Meccans.

628 AD - Mecca Saudi Arabia

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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.

630 AD - Mecca Saudi Arabia

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Muhammad and his army conquered Mecca. He is aided by other tribal people.

631 AD - Arabian Peninsula

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

632 AD -Arabian Peninsula

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Muhammad returns to Mecca to perform a pilgrimage (Hajj).

633 AD - Arabian Peninsula

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