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Muhammad ibn Abdullah ﷺ (Peace Be Upon Him) — born in Mecca ~570 CE, the final prophet and messenger of ALLAH, sent to all of humanity with the final divine message.
“And We have not sent you except as a mercy to the worlds.”
Quran 21:107
Born in Mecca into the noble tribe of Quraysh. Orphaned young, raised by his grandfather then uncle. Known among his people as Al-Amin (the Trustworthy) and Al-Sadiq (the Truthful). Worked as a merchant; married Khadijah (may ALLAH be pleased with her) at 25.
At 40, meditating in the Cave of Hira, Angel Jibreel appeared and commanded: "Read!" The first verses of the Quran were revealed. Khadijah (may ALLAH be pleased with her) was the first to believe. A 23-year mission to humanity began.
Thirteen years calling the Quraysh to Tawheed. The message was met with fierce persecution — the poor, the enslaved, and the vulnerable bore the brunt. The Prophet ﷺ and his Companions endured boycotts, torture, and exile.
The migration to Medina marks Year 1 of the Islamic calendar. He built the first mosque, established justice between tribes, and founded the first Muslim community. In 630 CE he returned to Mecca — forgiving those who had persecuted him.
“And indeed, you are of a great moral character.”
Quran 68:4
Sent as a mercy to all of creation. Even in conquest and victory, he forgave and showed compassion.
He held himself, his family, and his Companions to the same standards as anyone else.
He mended his own clothes, milked his goat, and sat with the poor as he sat with leaders.
He endured the death of six children, decades of persecution, and immense personal loss — always with trust in ALLAH.
He never turned away someone who asked of him.
Battle of Badr
The first major military engagement — a turning point for the early Muslim community.
Battle of Uhud
A difficult lesson in the consequences of disobedience to the Prophet ﷺ.
Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
A peace agreement with the Quraysh that proved to be a victory for Islam.
Conquest of Mecca
The bloodless return to Mecca. The Prophet ﷺ forgave his former persecutors.
“Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but the Messenger of ALLAH and the Seal of the Prophets.”
Quran 33:40
The Sealed Nectar
Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum — Safi-ur-Rahman Al-Mubarakpuri
Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources
Martin Lings
In the Footsteps of the Prophet
Tariq Ramadan