Muhammad Prophet

Muhammad (c. 570 – June 8, 632) was an Arab religious, political, and military leader who founded Islam, one of the world's major religions. Born in Mecca in the Arabian Peninsula, Muhammad grew up in a polytheistic society and spent much of his early life as a merchant and trader. According to Islamic tradition, he received revelations from God (Allah) beginning around 610 CE, which became the basis of the Quran, Islam's holy scripture. His monotheistic message challenged the existing pagan religious establishment and initially met with persecution, prompting his migration (hijra) to Medina in 622 CE—a pivotal moment in Islamic history marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar. From Medina, Muhammad gradually built a community of followers and established the principles of Islamic law, governance, and social justice. Through military campaigns and diplomacy, Islam spread across the Arabian Peninsula during his lifetime. Muhammad's teachings emphasized social justice, charity, equality before God, and ethical behavior. By his death in 632, he had united much of Arabia under Islam. His life and teachings have profoundly shaped world history, culture, and billions of people's spiritual lives. Muhammad is revered across Islamic tradition as the final and greatest prophet.