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570
Birth of Muhammad
Muhammad was born in Mecca on the Arabian peninsula. -
610
Muhammad is visited by the Angel Gabriel.
The Angel Gabriel instructs Muhammad to preach the ancient religion of Abraham to the people of Mecca. -
622
Muhammad leaves Mecca and moves to Yathrib.
Muhammad and his followers leave Mecca after disagreements with the tribes of Mecca. They move to Yathrib where they are well received. This move becomes known as the Hijra. -
630
Muhammad and his army defeat Mecca.
Muhammad and his army battle with the army of Mecca and defeat Mecca. Muhammad then returns to Mecca as ruler. -
632
Muhammad dies.
Muhammad dies of fever.