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. Brief Description of the Event Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra ) 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 Amina passes away 6 Years 46 BH

3. Brief Description of the Event Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra ) Names of the prophet’s children from Khadija??? Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) Abdul-Muttalib died 8 Years 44 BH 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 Marriage with Khadija 25 Years 28 BH

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

5. Brief Description of the Event Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra ) Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) 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 40 Year 12 BH Khadija, Abu Bakr, Ali and Zaid? accept Islam 40 Years 6 months BH 14 a freed slave and adopted son

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

7. Brief Description of the Event Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra ) Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) 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 49 Years 3 BH Journey of Mi'raj. Five daily prayers made obligatory for Muslims 50 Years 2 BH Hijra (migration) from Mecca to the cave of Thaur 52 Years 0 AH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. Brief Description of the Event Approximate Hijra dates (BH=Before Hijra AH=After Hijra ) Age of the Prophet according to Lunar Calendar (Approximate Date) 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 Return from Mana, Hajjatul-Wida 62 Years 10 AH

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

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