The Life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Journey through the major events in the life of the final Messenger of Allah.
Birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
The Prophet ﷺ was born in Mecca in the Year of the Elephant. His father Abdullah had passed away before his birth.
Passing of Aminah
The Prophet's mother Aminah passed away when he was six years old. He was then cared for by his grandfather Abdul Muttalib.
First Revelation
At the age of 40, the Prophet ﷺ received the first revelation in the Cave of Hira. Angel Jibreel revealed the first verses of Surah Al-Alaq.
Public Preaching Begins
After three years of private dawah, the Prophet ﷺ began publicly calling people to Islam, facing intense opposition from the Quraysh.
Migration to Abyssinia
The first migration (Hijrah) of Muslims to Abyssinia (Ethiopia) to escape persecution, where they were protected by the Christian King Najashi.
Year of Sorrow
The Prophet ﷺ lost both his beloved wife Khadijah and his uncle Abu Talib. This was one of the most difficult periods of his life.
Isra and Mi'raj
The miraculous night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and ascension through the heavens, where the five daily prayers were ordained.
Hijrah to Madinah
The Prophet ﷺ and the Muslims migrated to Madinah, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar and establishing the first Muslim state.
Battle of Badr
The first major battle of Islam. Despite being outnumbered 3 to 1, the Muslims achieved a decisive victory against the Quraysh.
Conquest of Mecca
The peaceful conquest of Mecca. The Prophet ﷺ showed remarkable mercy, forgiving those who had persecuted Muslims for years.
Farewell Pilgrimage
The Prophet ﷺ performed his only Hajj and delivered the Farewell Sermon at Arafat, establishing fundamental principles of human rights.
Passing of the Prophet ﷺ
The Prophet ﷺ passed away in Madinah at the age of 63, having completed his mission of delivering Islam to humanity.
About the Seerah
The Seerah is the biography of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Studying his life helps us understand the context of the Quran's revelation and provides a practical example of how to implement Islamic teachings in our daily lives. The Prophet ﷺ is described in the Quran as "an excellent example" (Surah Al-Ahzab, 33:21).
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