Biography of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Part-1

Birth

570 CE: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in this year. His father, Abdullah, passed away the same year, while the Prophet was still in his mother’s womb. According to most accounts, he was born on August 29 or the 9th of Rabi' al-Awwal, although some believe it to be the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal. There are differences of opinion regarding the exact date. Seven days after his birth, his naming and ‘aqiqah (a traditional sacrifice) ceremony was held. After his birth, he was breastfed by Suwaybah, a servant of his uncle Abu Lahab. The responsibility for raising him was given to Halimah. When the Prophet was two years old, he was returned to his mother, Amina, but due to a plague in Mecca, he was sent back again to his foster mother, Halimah.

The Splitting of the Chest

574 CE: When the Prophet was four years old, the first incident of the splitting of the chest (Shaqq al-Sadr) occurred while he was under the care of Halimah.

580 CE: When he was ten years old, the second incident of the splitting of the chest took place.

Events by Age

5 years old (575 CE): Returned from Halimah’s care to his mother Amina’s home.

6 years old (576 CE): Traveled to Medina with his mother for the first time. In the same year, Uthman ibn Affan (RA), the third Caliph of Islam and future son-in-law of the Prophet, was born.

7 years old (577 CE): On the return journey from Medina to Mecca, his mother Amina passed away at a place called Abwa near Medina. The Prophet became a complete orphan. After his mother’s death, he returned to Mecca with the servant Umm Ayman.

8 years old (578 CE): At the age of 8 years, 6 months, and 10 days, his grandfather Abdul Muttalib passed away.

14 years old: At this age, the Prophet participated in the famous “Fijar War” (Harb al-Fijar) with the support of the Quraysh and Banu Kinana tribes. The opposing side included the Ghatafan and Qays Aylan tribes. The war took place between Mecca and Ta’if.

17 years old: He helped establish and joined the Hilf al-Fudul, a peace alliance. This was the first organization of its kind in history. The purpose of this alliance was to assist the poor, provide shelter to the destitute, and help the oppressed. This alliance helped maintain peace in Mecca during that time.

25 years old: At the age of 25, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) married Khadijah (RA). Prior to the marriage, he became acquainted with her and took responsibility for managing her business.

Marriage to Khadijah (RA)

At the age of 25, in the year 595 CE, our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) married Khadijah al-Kubra (RA), who is honored with the title Ummul Mu'mineen (Mother of the Believers). Their first acquaintance took place when the Prophet was 23 years old and Khadijah, a wealthy merchant of Mecca, entrusted him with managing her business after witnessing his honesty and trustworthiness.

Following the Prophet’s receipt of prophethood, Khadijah (RA) was the first person to accept Islam. At the time of their marriage, she was 40 years old. They shared a marriage of approximately 15 years. Khadijah (RA) was the Prophet’s first wife and is widely known and respected by the name Bibi Khadijah. She was a noble woman who, during her lifetime, received glad tidings of Paradise and its fragrance.

Before marrying the Prophet, Khadijah (RA) was a wealthy widow and successful businesswoman. Deeply impressed by the Prophet’s noble character, she proposed marriage to him, which he accepted. Due to her purity and noble character, she was given the title Tahira (the Pure One).

At Age 30:

At this age, the Prophet’s eldest daughter, Zainab, was born. In 600 CE, he earned the title Al-Amin, meaning "The Trustworthy."

At Age 35:

During this time, the Kaaba was being renovated, and the Prophet (PBUH) played a key role in resolving a major dispute by placing the sacred Black Stone (Hajr al-Aswad) in its proper place.