Mohamed
🕌 Who Was Muhammad (Mohamed)?
Muhammad ibn Abdullah (c. 570–632 CE) was a prophet, statesman, and spiritual leader from Mecca (in modern-day Saudi Arabia). He is regarded by Muslims as the last prophet in a long line that includes Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
In Islam, he is called "the Seal of the Prophets" (Khatam an-Nabiyyin)—the final messenger who brought the complete and final revelation from God (Allah) in the form of the Qur’an.
🧬 Background
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Born into the Quraysh tribe in Mecca.
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Orphaned at a young age and raised by relatives.
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Known as Al-Amin (the trustworthy) even before his prophetic mission.
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Worked as a merchant, and later married a wealthy businesswoman named Khadijah.
🌟 The Revelation
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Muhammad received his first revelation from the angel Jibril (Gabriel) while meditating in the Cave of Hira.
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These revelations would continue for 23 years, forming the Qur’an, Islam’s holy book.
📢 His Mission
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Preached monotheism, social justice, care for the poor, and moral accountability.
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Faced persecution in Mecca for challenging the status quo (polytheism, tribal power structures).
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Migrated to Medina in 622 CE—an event called the Hijra, which marks year 1 in the Islamic calendar.
🕊️ Leader & Unifier
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In Medina, Muhammad became a spiritual leader, judge, and political figure.
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United feuding tribes and built a growing community based on Islamic principles.
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Returned to Mecca in a peaceful conquest, cleansed the Kaaba of idols, and established Islamic monotheism.
🛏️ Death and Legacy
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Died in 632 CE in Medina, at about 62 years old.
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Buried in the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina—now one of Islam’s holiest sites.
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Left behind:
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The Qur’an
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His example and sayings (Hadith)
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A rapidly growing spiritual and political movement that would become a global civilization
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🧭 Titles and Roles in Islam
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Prophet (Nabi) and Messenger (Rasul) of God
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Mercy to the worlds (Rahmatan lil-'Alamin)
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Perfect example (Uswatun Hasanah) for human conduct
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Not divine—just a man, but one chosen and guided by God
🧠 Influence
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Founded Islam, now followed by over 1.9 billion people worldwide.
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Deeply shaped law, philosophy, spirituality, art, ethics, and civilization—not just in the Islamic world but globally.
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Revered across cultures not just as a religious figure but as one of the most effective leaders and reformers in history.
