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Muhammad Timeline
(570 CE - 632 CE)Learn about the life and accomplishments of Muhammad with this comprehensive timeline.
Muhammad's Life
Political Disorder in Arabia
500 - 599
The second half of the sixth century was a period of political disorder in Arabia, with communication routes no longer secure, setting the stage for significant changes in the region.
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Satanic Verses Incident
600 - 699
The Satanic Verses incident, reported by major biographers of Muhammad, refers to a controversial event described in Quran 22:52, where Muhammad was said to have recited verses acknowledging the existence of three pagan goddesses but later retracted them, claiming they were influenced by Satan.
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Jewish Tribes in Medina
600 - 699
When Muhammad arrived in Medina in 622, the Jewish tribes were allied with the two Arab tribes as subordinates, according to historic works by writers of the 2nd and 3rd centuries of the Muslim era. However, 21st-century historian Russ Rodgers disagrees.
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Green Dome Built
1200 - 1299
The Green Dome above Muhammad's tomb in Medina was built by the Mamluk sultan Al Mansur Qalawun in the 13th century. The green color was added in the 16th century, under the reign of Ottoman sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.
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Qasidat al-Burda
1200 - 1299
Qasidat al-Burda, also known as "Poem of the Mantle," is a well-known Arabic ode to Muhammad. It was composed by the Egyptian Sufi al-Busiri and is widely regarded for its spiritual and healing power.
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Stripping of Muhammad's Tomb
1805
When Saud bin Abdul-Aziz took control of Medina in 1805, Muhammad's tomb was stripped of its gold and jewel ornamentation.
Saudi Militias Take Medina
1925
In 1925, Saudi militias retook Medina and managed to keep control of the city. This event had implications for the preservation and management of Muhammad's tomb.
Criticism
Criticism of Muhammad by Non-Muslim Arabs and Jewish Tribes
600 - 699
Criticism of Muhammad has existed since the 7th century, with non-Muslim Arab contemporaries decrying him for preaching monotheism. Jewish tribes of Arabia also criticized him for appropriating Biblical narratives and figures, proclaiming himself as the "Seal of the Prophets."
Views on Muhammad by Boulainvilliers
1700 - 1799
Henri de Boulainvilliers, in his posthumously published work "Vie de Mahomed" in 1730, described Muhammad as a gifted political leader and a just lawmaker.
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Voltaire's Opinion on Muhammad
1700 - 1799
Voltaire had a mixed opinion on Muhammad. In his play "Le fanatisme, ou Mahomet le Prophète," he vilified Muhammad as a symbol of fanaticism. However, in his historical survey "Essai sur les mœurs," he presented Muhammad as a legislator and a conqueror, calling him an "enthusiast."
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Key Facts
- Muhammad was born in the year 570 CE in Mecca, Arabia.
- He received his first revelation from Allah through the angel Gabriel in 610 CE.
- Muhammad established the Islamic faith and preached its teachings until his death.
- He migrated from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, which became known as the Hijra.
- Muhammad conquered Mecca in 630 CE, unifying Arabia under Islamic rule.
Source
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