Muhammad

He received the quran on Mount Hira

Muhammad and the Origins of Islam

Muhammad’s birth in 6th-century Arabia, his profound impact on history, and the cultural context of his upbringing.

Mecca at the Time of Muhammed’s Birth

Mecca’s status as a desert settlement, the significance of the Kaaba, and its transformation under Muhammad’s leadership.

Muhammad’s Early Life

Muhammad’s familial background, his upbringing by his uncle, and his experiences as a trader across Arabia.

Muhammad Receives the Qur’an

The pivotal moment of revelation on Mount Hira, the role of Angel Gabriel, and the subsequent compilation of these revelations into the Qur’an.

Struggles in Mecca

Muhammad’s challenges in spreading monotheism in Mecca, his conflict with polytheistic beliefs, and the resistance he faced from the ruling class.

Hijra

The migration to Medina as a turning point for Muhammad and his followers, the establishment of a new community, and the significance of this event in Islamic history.

Return to Mecca

Muhammad’s triumphant return to Mecca, the negotiation of a truce with the Meccans, and the subsequent acceptance of Islam in the city.

Death of Muhammad

Muhammad’s final pilgrimage, his message of equality and justice, and his passing, leaving a legacy that shaped the future of Islam.