The Prophet Muhammad
c. 570–632 CE · Mecca and Medina, Arabia · Islam
The Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca in Arabia. Muslims believe that from about 610 CE he received revelations from God (Allah) through the angel Gabriel, which form the Qurʾān, and they honour him as the final prophet. In 622 he moved with his followers to Medina — the Hijra, which marks the start of the Islamic calendar. His teaching stressed belief in one God, prayer, charity, justice and care for the poor and orphans. Muslims add “peace be upon him” after his name.
Islam · Qurʾān · Hijra, 622 CE