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AD 570, Birth
Muhammad was born in Mecca. (Islamic history says the specific day was Monday, 12th day of the first month {Rabir}. Christian calendar: August 2nd. Father died before or soon after his birth.
AD 576, age 6
Muhammad’s mother died; his paternal grandfather assumed his care.
AD 578, age 8
Muhammad’s uncle Abu Talib took him to Syria where Bahira, a Nestorian Christian monk, prophesied over Muhammad.
AD 595, Age 25
Married first wife Kadija, in a ceremony conducted by her cousin Waraqa, an Ebionite Christian priest.
AD 610, age 40
Reported first revelation from a spirit.
AD 613, age 43
Started to preach openly in Mecca about his revelations.
AD 615, age 45
Muhammad sent elevn Muslims to Abysinnia (Ethopia) to give them refuge from the persecution they were experiencing in Mecca. This is known as the first hijra (pilgrimage).
Leaders of the Quraysh tribe boycotted the Muslims and Muhammad’s clan refusing to intermarry or sell them food. They lifted the boycott 2 or 3 years later.
AD 620, Age 50
Reported the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem. During the same year both his first wife Kadija and his uncle and protector Abu Talib died.
Established a contract for the two strongest tribes in Medina to become his protectors.
Emigrated from Mecca to Medina- the second hijra. This marks the first year of the Islamic calendar. AH means “after hijra”.
Married his second wife, Aisha. (In the next 10 years he will marry 11 more wives. Muhammad married Aisha before the Hijra, however Muslim scholars differ on whether Muhammad married Sawda or Aisha first. Muhammad married Sawda one month after the death of his first wife Khadija upon suggestion of one of his companions. Regardless, Muhammad did not consummate his marriage with Aisha until she reached the age of nine, and lived with Sawda during that time.)
Received a revelation calling for jihad against non-believers for the first time.
Ordered his uncle Hamza to go out with 30 Muslim soldiers to ambush a Quraysh caravan. It was the first time he ordered an attack.
Sent one cousin to attack idol worshipers from Mecca.
Sent a cousin (Saad ibn Abu Waqqas) to attack idol worshipers in Al-Karrar.
AD 624, (AH 2) age 54
This was the year of great jihad.
Many Jewish people in Medina claimed to convert to Islam.
Attack on Al-Abuwaa.
Battle of Badr. Muhammad personally led the Muslims in an attack against Mecca’s army in the Valley of Badr. The Muslims won a surprising victory.
Attack on Beni Salib- idol worshipers.
Attack on al-Sawiq- idol worshipers.
Gave his daughter Fatima, in marriage to his cousin Ali ibn abi Talib.
Sent out 7 other raids (suriya) this year. (These are small raids of 30 to 100 soldiers)
AD 625, (AH 3), age 55
Battle of Uhud. The Muslims suffered a defeat to the Meccans. Muhammad’s uncle Hamza was killed.
Assassinated a Jewish leader named Kaab Ibn al-Ashraf, for speaking out against him. This shocked both Jews in Medina and idol worshipers in Mecca. It was the first time Muhammad used assassination.
Sent out 3 other suriya raids this year.
AD 626, (AH 4), age 56
Attack on Beni-Nadir- Jewish tribe.
Sent out 2 other suriya raids this year
AD 627, (AH 5), age 57
Raid on Dumatu’l-Jandel.
Battle of the Trench. People of Mecca and some Jews from Medina tried to attack the Muslims at Medina. The Muslims dug trenches around the city and the Meccans chose to go back without much of a fight.
Attack on the Jewish tribe of Beni-Qurayzah, in which Muhammad killed all men and took the women and children as captives. This was the punishment for their alleged involvement in the Battle of the Trench.
Assassinated another Jewish leader, Abi-Rafa.
Attack on Beni-Lihyan- Arab tribe.
Attack on Zi-kerd
Attack on Beni al-Mustaliq- Jewish tribe. Aisha was accused of having an affair during the raid.
AD 628, (AH 6), age 58
Muhammad did not lead any battle this year, but he did send out a few suriya raids.
Muhammad was born in Mecca. (Islamic history says the specific day was Monday, 12th day of the first month {Rabir}. Christian calendar: August 2nd. Father died before or soon after his birth.
AD 576, age 6
Muhammad’s mother died; his paternal grandfather assumed his care.
AD 578, age 8
Muhammad’s uncle Abu Talib took him to Syria where Bahira, a Nestorian Christian monk, prophesied over Muhammad.
AD 595, Age 25
Married first wife Kadija, in a ceremony conducted by her cousin Waraqa, an Ebionite Christian priest.
AD 610, age 40
Reported first revelation from a spirit.
AD 613, age 43
Started to preach openly in Mecca about his revelations.
AD 615, age 45
Muhammad sent elevn Muslims to Abysinnia (Ethopia) to give them refuge from the persecution they were experiencing in Mecca. This is known as the first hijra (pilgrimage).
Leaders of the Quraysh tribe boycotted the Muslims and Muhammad’s clan refusing to intermarry or sell them food. They lifted the boycott 2 or 3 years later.
AD 620, Age 50
Reported the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem. During the same year both his first wife Kadija and his uncle and protector Abu Talib died.
AD 623, (AH 1) age 53
Established a contract for the two strongest tribes in Medina to become his protectors.
Emigrated from Mecca to Medina- the second hijra. This marks the first year of the Islamic calendar. AH means “after hijra”.
Married his second wife, Aisha. (In the next 10 years he will marry 11 more wives. Muhammad married Aisha before the Hijra, however Muslim scholars differ on whether Muhammad married Sawda or Aisha first. Muhammad married Sawda one month after the death of his first wife Khadija upon suggestion of one of his companions. Regardless, Muhammad did not consummate his marriage with Aisha until she reached the age of nine, and lived with Sawda during that time.)
Received a revelation calling for jihad against non-believers for the first time.
Ordered his uncle Hamza to go out with 30 Muslim soldiers to ambush a Quraysh caravan. It was the first time he ordered an attack.
Sent one cousin to attack idol worshipers from Mecca.
Sent a cousin (Saad ibn Abu Waqqas) to attack idol worshipers in Al-Karrar.
AD 624, (AH 2) age 54
This was the year of great jihad.
Many Jewish people in Medina claimed to convert to Islam.
Attack on Al-Abuwaa.
Battle of Badr. Muhammad personally led the Muslims in an attack against Mecca’s army in the Valley of Badr. The Muslims won a surprising victory.
Attack on Beni Salib- idol worshipers.
Attack on al-Sawiq- idol worshipers.
Gave his daughter Fatima, in marriage to his cousin Ali ibn abi Talib.
Sent out 7 other raids (suriya) this year. (These are small raids of 30 to 100 soldiers)
AD 625, (AH 3), age 55
Battle of Uhud. The Muslims suffered a defeat to the Meccans. Muhammad’s uncle Hamza was killed.
Assassinated a Jewish leader named Kaab Ibn al-Ashraf, for speaking out against him. This shocked both Jews in Medina and idol worshipers in Mecca. It was the first time Muhammad used assassination.
Sent out 3 other suriya raids this year.
AD 626, (AH 4), age 56
Attack on Beni-Nadir- Jewish tribe.
Sent out 2 other suriya raids this year
AD 627, (AH 5), age 57
Raid on Dumatu’l-Jandel.
Battle of the Trench. People of Mecca and some Jews from Medina tried to attack the Muslims at Medina. The Muslims dug trenches around the city and the Meccans chose to go back without much of a fight.
Attack on the Jewish tribe of Beni-Qurayzah, in which Muhammad killed all men and took the women and children as captives. This was the punishment for their alleged involvement in the Battle of the Trench.
Assassinated another Jewish leader, Abi-Rafa.
Attack on Beni-Lihyan- Arab tribe.
Attack on Zi-kerd
Attack on Beni al-Mustaliq- Jewish tribe. Aisha was accused of having an affair during the raid.
AD 628, (AH 6), age 58
Muhammad did not lead any battle this year, but he did send out a few suriya raids.
He won’t mind.