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Muhammad in Islam

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An ornate gate of Al-Masjid al-Nabawi featuring Arabic calligraphy with the name and title of Muhammad.

Who Was Muhammad?

Muhammad was a very special person in Islam. Muslims believe he was the last prophet sent by God. He shared important messages that became the Quran, Islam’s holy book.

Muhammad was born around 570 CE in Mecca, a city in the Arabian Peninsula. As a young boy, he lost his parents and was raised by his grandfather and later his uncle. When he was 25, he married a kind woman named Khadijah.

When Muhammad was 40, he began to receive messages from the angel Gabriel. These messages taught people about the oneness of God and how to live good lives. He shared these messages with his family and friends.

Life in Medina

Some leaders in Mecca did not like Muhammad’s messages, so he and his followers moved to Medina. This move is called the Hijrah. In Medina, Muhammad helped build a peaceful community and taught people to live together fairly.

Muhammad’s Legacy

Muhammad is remembered as a kind, honest, and wise leader. Muslims try to follow his good example every day. They call his teachings the Sunnah. Even though he passed away in 632 CE, his messages continue to guide many people around the world.

Muslims respect Muhammad very much. When they speak his name, they often add “Peace be upon him.” They believe he showed the best way to live and taught love and kindness to everyone.

Images

Historical illustration showing the birth of Prophet Muhammad from an ancient manuscript.
Historical site: Prophet's home in Mecca, an important location in Islamic history.
Quba Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Islamic history, located in Medina.
An ancient letter from Muhammad to the ruler of Egypt, displayed in the Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul.
Map showing the location of Tabuk in Saudi Arabia.
Historical miniature illustration from a 16th-century manuscript depicting a significant cultural and religious scene.
People gathered for Qadr Night prayers at Jamkaran Mosque, illuminated beautifully at night.
An illustration from a 1595 book showing the Archangel Gabriel delivering a message to Prophet Muhammad, a scene from Islamic tradition.
A historical scene showing the welcoming place where Prophet Muhammad was greeted upon his arrival in Medina.
An Ottoman miniature painting showing a figure representing the Prophet Mohammed near the Kaaba in Mecca, from an ancient historical manuscript.
Muhammad's name, followed by his title "Envoy of God", inscribed on the gates of Al-Masjid al-Nabawi.

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