The Timeline
The story of the early community, from the cave of Hira to the farewell sermon.
Birth of the Prophet ﷺ
Muhammad ﷺ is born in Makkah in the Year of the Elephant, orphaned before he is six.
The First Revelation
At forty, in the cave of Hira, the first verses of the Qur'an are revealed: Read, in the name of your Lord.
The Public Call
The Prophet ﷺ begins calling the people of Makkah openly to the worship of One God.
Migration to Abyssinia
Persecuted believers seek refuge with the just king of Abyssinia, the first migration for faith.
The Year of Sorrow
Khadijah and Abu Talib both pass away, and the Prophet ﷺ faces his hardest year in Makkah.
The Night Journey
The Prophet ﷺ is taken from Makkah to Jerusalem and ascended through the heavens, and the five prayers are ordained.
The Hijrah to Madinah
The migration to Madinah marks the start of the Islamic calendar and the building of a new community.
The Battle of Badr
A small band of believers prevails against a far larger army — a turning point for the community.
The Battle of Uhud
A hard test teaches the believers the cost of discipline and the value of obedience.
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
A peace agreement that looked like a loss becomes a clear victory and opens the way for the message to spread.
The Opening of Makkah
The Prophet ﷺ returns to Makkah with an army and grants a general amnesty to those who once persecuted him.
The Farewell Pilgrimage
The Prophet ﷺ delivers his final sermon on equality and trust, and the religion is completed.