Joseph Shaviss - Life of Mohammad by Joseph Shaviss

570 AD

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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."

575 AD

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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

582 AD

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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.

595 AD

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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.

610 AD Mount Hira

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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"

613 AD

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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.

620 AD

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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

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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.

624

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

625 AD

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Battle of Uhud in 625 (Deafeated)

627 AD

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Battle of the Trench in 627 (Victory)

628 - 630 AD

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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.

631 AD

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

632 AD

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Muhammad returns to Mecca to perform a pilgrimage (Hajj)

633 AD

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