The Prophet’s Life ﷺ

The Prophet ﷺ grew up as an orphan in Makkah under Allah’s care. We do not present an exact day of the month for his birth as certain, because scholars differ about it.

He herded sheep and worked in trade, and his people knew him for truthfulness and trustworthiness. He married Khadijah, who became his closest support when revelation began.

He used to worship in the cave of Hira, where Jibril brought the first revelation. He returned to Khadijah shaken. She reassured him, recalling his kindness, care for relatives and help for those in need.

He began calling people to worship Allah alone, then proclaimed the message openly. He and his Companions faced persecution and remained steadfast in faith.

When persecution intensified, he allowed some Companions to migrate to Abyssinia under a just king. Jafar explained Islam, and the Negus refused to hand them back to Quraysh.

Quraysh boycotted Banu Hashim and Banu al-Muttalib, but the boycott was eventually broken. After Abu Talib and Khadijah died, the Prophet travelled to Taif seeking people who would hear the message.

Grief and persecution intensified, but revenge was not his aim. During the Night Journey Allah showed him some of His signs. Authentic hadith establishes the prescription of the five daily prayers.

People from Yathrib believed and supported him. He then migrated with Abu Bakr. They made practical preparations and trusted Allah’s protection while in the cave.

In Madinah the mosque was built and bonds formed between the emigrants and their helpers. The Muslims learned faith through worship, cooperation and responsibility.

At Badr, Allah granted the Muslims victory despite their small numbers. The Prophet prayed and took practical steps. The lesson remained that victory comes from Allah.

At Uhud, hardship followed when some archers disobeyed their instructions. The Quran taught the believers to learn from mistakes and not lose hope.

During the Confederates’ siege, armies gathered against Madinah and fear became intense. The believers held firm, and Allah repelled their enemies.

Some Companions found the treaty of Hudaybiyyah difficult to accept, but Allah called it a clear victory. It teaches faithfulness to agreements and looking beyond the immediate moment.

After Hudaybiyyah, Khaybar was opened and the Prophet wrote to rulers inviting them to Islam. At Mutah, three appointed commanders were martyred before Khalid ibn al-Walid brought the army back.

The conquest of Makkah came, and people entered Allah’s religion. The Quran directed the Prophet to glorify Allah and seek forgiveness at the time of victory.

At Hunayn, confidence in numbers almost weakened the Muslims, but the Prophet stood firm and Allah granted victory. Later, the hard march to Tabuk tested sincerity and commitment.

Delegations came to Madinah to learn belief, prayer, charity and character. The Prophet sent teachers with them to instruct their communities.

The Prophet delivered his message, and Allah completed the religion. The Prophet ﷺ then died. The believers’ duty remained to worship Allah and follow His Messenger.