Muhammad

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Muhammad born?Circa 570 CE, Mecca
2. When did Muhammad die?June 8, 632 CE, Medina
3. What is Muhammad known for?Founder of Islam; recipient of the Quranic revelations
4. What is the primary sources of islamic guidance?The Quran and the Sunnah (teachings and practices of Muhammad)
5. Who was Muhammad?Muhammad was a messenger from God, born in Mecca around 570 CE. He was known as 'Al-Amin', meaning the Trustworthy, because he was honest and fair.
6. How did Muhammad become a prophet?When he was about 40 years old, he was alone in a cave called Hira. The angel Gabriel visited him and gave him the first words from God.

Tawhid: The Islamic concept of the absolute oneness and uniqueness of God.
Ummah: The global community of Muslims, bound by faith rather than ethnicity or nationality.
Hadith: Collections of sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad, serving as a secondary source of Islamic law.
Sīrah: The traditional biography of the Prophet Muhammad, detailing his life and experiences.