General Key Events in the Life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), was born in Mecca, in present-day Saudi Arabia, in the year 570 CE. He(pbuh) ,belonged to the Quraysh tribe. His father was Abdullah ibn Abdul-Muttalib (a.s), and his mother was Amina bint Wahb(s.a),. The Hijra refers to Prophet Muhammad’s(pbuh), migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. This event marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar. The first revelation was the beginning of Surah Al-Alaq; received in the Cave of Hira on the Mountain of Light (Jabal al-Nour). The holy book is the Quran;(Revelated on him pbuh) His first wife was Khadijah bint Khuwaylid.(s.a); The Battle of Badr, which took place in 624 CE.; He (pbuh) passed away at the age of 63 ,in 632 CE and is buried in the Prophet’s Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi) in Medina. The Farewell Sermon (Khutbah al-Wada’), delivered during his last pilgrimage, in 632 CE. Angel Jibril (Gabriel a.s) used to bring every sacred and holy information on behalf of Allah to you(pbuh). Whatever prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said; known as Hadith. Mecca is the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), the site of the Kaaba, and the holiest city in Islam where Muslims perform the Hajj; pilgrimage. The Quba Mosque, built shortly after his (pbuh);arrival in Medina. The Battle of the Trench (Ghazwat al-Khandaq); in 627 CE. Laylat al-Qadr ,(the Night of Decree), during the month of Ramadan. Abdul-Muttalib (a.s), was his (pbuh) father. Halimah al-Sa’diyah (s.a) , was his (pbuh) mother. The mountain where Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) ,received his first revelation is known as “Mount Hira”. The title given to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) ;due to his trustworthy nature, before his prophethood was Al-Amin; (The Trustworthy). The miraculous event where Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), split the moon into two parts was the Splitting of the Moon, (Shaqq al-Qamar). King Negus (Najashi) of Abyssinia ,was the Ethiopian king that gave refuge to early Muslim converts fleeing persecution in Mecca. The Conquest of Mecca in 630 CE. Bilal ibn Rabah , was the slave freed by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) , and later became one of the most famous muezzins in Islamic history. The Cave of Thawr is the name of the place where Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), rested during his migration (Hijra) from Mecca to Medina. Jinabi Fatimah Zehra (s.a) is a daughter of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) , who married to Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s).(Father’s cousin). Angel Jibril (Gabriel a.s), is the name of the angel who appeared to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and informed him that he was chosen as a prophet. Zayd ibn Harithah , was the first slave to convert to Islam. The Year of Sorrow (Am al-Huzn) was the year in which both Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh), wife Khadijah(s.a) and his uncle Abu Talib (a.s) passed away.By muneermagam@gmail.com, 5 monthsJuly 18, 2024 ago