Prophet 25 of 25
Muhammad
The Seal of the Prophets ﷺ
- When
- About 570 to 632 CE
- Where
- Makkah and Madinah
The final prophet sent to all of humanity. Born an orphan in Makkah, known as 'The Truthful and Trustworthy' even before prophethood. Received the Quran over 23 years. Established justice, mercy, and the final message of Islam.
His story
The Orphan Childhood
Born an orphan, he was raised by his grandfather then his uncle Abu Talib
Lesson: Difficult beginnings can lead to the greatest destinies
The First Revelation
Angel Jibril came to Muhammad in the Cave of Hira and said: 'Read!'
Lesson: Knowledge and reading are the foundation of Islam
The Hijra
He migrated from Makkah to Madinah and established the Islamic community
Lesson: Sometimes you must leave comfort for a greater purpose
The Conquest of Makkah
He entered Makkah victorious with very little fighting, and forgave almost all of its people, even those who had hurt him for years
Lesson: The greatest victory is won with mercy, not revenge
The Farewell Sermon
In his farewell pilgrimage he said: 'O people, your Lord is one and your father is one. No Arab is better than a non-Arab, nor a non-Arab than an Arab, nor a red person than a black one, nor a black person than a red one, except by taqwa' (Musnad Ahmad)
Lesson: All humans are equal, only good deeds set us apart
The main lesson
Mercy, justice, and equality for all, the complete example for humanity
Read his story in the Quran
The Prophet's life has its own pages, event by event: the seerah