Chronology of Events in the Life of Muhammad (PBUH)

1. Chronology of Events in the Life of Muhammad (PBUH) November 19, 2003 Ramadan 24, 1424 Prepared by Amin Kamel

2. Amina passes away 6 Years 46 BH His father Abdullah had died a few months before the birth of his son. 0 years 52 or 53 BH Halima Sadiyya appointed wet nurse. 8 days 52 or 53 BH Return to Mecca under the care of his mother 6 Years 46 BH Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) Brief Description of the Event Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra)

3. 8 Years 44 BH Abdul-Muttalib died 28 BH Marriage with Khadija 25 Years First visit to Syria with a trading caravan 12 Years 40 BH Second journey to Syria for trade as an agent of Khadija 25 Years 28 BH Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra) Brief Description of the Event Names of the prophet’s children from Khadija???

4. Birth of his son Qasim 28 Years 25 BH Birth of his daughter Zainab 30 Years 23 BH 20 BH Birth of his daughter Ruqayya 33 Years Birth of his daughter Um Kalthum 34 years 19 BH Birth of his daughter Fatima 35 years 18 BH Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra) Brief Description of the Event

5. Renovation of Ka'aba and the placement of Hajr-el-Aswad (Black Stone) 35 years 18 BH Jibrail brought the First revelation in the Cave of Hira 12 BH 40 Year Khadija, Abu Bakr, Ali and Zaid? accept Islam BH 14 40 Years 6 months a freed slave and adopted son Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra) Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) Brief Description of the Event

6. Open invitation to the people of Mecca to join Islam under Allah's command 9 BH 43 Years 6 BH Hamza and Umar accept Islam 46 Years Abu Talib and only a few days later, Khadija, passed away 49 Years 3 BH Marriage with Sau'da Bint Zamaa 49 Years 3 BH Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra) Brief Description of the Event

7. Marriage with Aisha Bint Abu Bakr 49 Years 3 BH Journey to Ta'if, about 40 miles from Mecca, for calling the citizens of Ta'if to Islam 3 BH 49 Years Journey of Mi'raj. Five daily prayers made obligatory for Muslims 2 BH 50 Years Hijra (migration) from Mecca to the cave of Thaur 52 Years 0 AH Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra) Brief Description of the Event

8. Construction of Prophet's Mosque at Medina. Bilal's call for Prayer (Adhan) 53 Years 1st year AH Emigration to Medina begins 52 Years 0 AH Revelation and change of Qibla towards Ka'ba. Fasting in the month of Ramadan becomes obligatory 2 AH 54 Years Ghazwa (Battle) of Badr 54 Years 2 AH Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra) Brief Description of the Event

9. Initiation of Eid-al-Fitr and Zakat-al-Fitr 54 Years 2 AH 2 AH Zakat becomes obligatory for Muslims 54 Years 3 AH Marriage with Hafsa 55 Years Bint Umar Bin Khataab Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra) Brief Description of the Event

10. Ghazwa (Battle) of Uhad 55 Years 3 AH Marriage with Zainab Bint Khazima 55 Years 3 AH 4 AH Prohibition of Drinking in Islam 56 Years 4 AH Marriage with Um Salma 56 Years Hind Bint Abu Aumya Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra) Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) Brief Description of the Event

11. Marriage with Jawariya bint Harith 57 Years 5 AH Marriage with Zainab bint Gahsh 5 AH 57 Years Revelation of Hijab 57 Years 5 AH Ghazwa (Battle) of Ahzab or Khandaq (Ditch) 57 Years 5 AH Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra) Brief Description of the Event

12. 57 Years 5 AH Ghazwa (Battle) of Bani Quraiza Marriage with Um-Habiba 58 Years 6 AH Ramlaa Bint Abu Sufian Marriage with Safiyya Bint Hai 58 Years 7 AH Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra) Brief Description of the Event

13. Performance of Umra 59 Years 7 AH Marriage with Maimuna Bint Harith 59 Years 7 AH 59-60 Years Marriage with Mariya al coptia 7-8 AH Did she give birth to any of the prophet’s children? Khalid bin Walid and Amr bin Al-'Aas accept Islam 60 Years 8 AH Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra) Brief Description of the Event

14. Ghazwa (Battle) of Mecca and Fall of Mecca 60 Years 8 AH Mariya gave birth to??? 61 Years 9 AH a son, Ibrahim Ghazwa (Battle) of Tabuk, the last great battle lead by the Prophet 9AH 61 Years Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra) Brief Description of the Event

15. Departure from Medina and entry into Mecca for Hajjatul-Wida (Farewell Pilgrimage) 62 Years 10 AH Hajjatul-Wida, departure for 'Arafat, Farewell Sermon Received the last revelation from Allah 62 Years 10 AH 10 AH Return from Mana, Hajjatul-Wida 62 Years Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra) Brief Description of the Event

16. Ibrahim passes away 62 Years 11 AH The Prophet falls ill 62 Years 11 AH Wednesday 8 Rabi-ul-Awwal 11 AH, 632 AD The Prophet lead the last Salat four days before his departure from this world 62 Years Monday 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal 11 AH, 632 AD The Prophet offered his last Prayer in congregation in the Mosque lead by Abu Bakr 63 Years Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra) Brief Description of the Event

17. Monday 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal 11 AH, 632 AD The Prophet passed away 63 Years Age of the Holy Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra) Brief Description of the Event Inna lillahe wa inna elaihe rajioon