Muhammad was born in Mecca in about 570CE. He was poor because both of his parents had died by the the time he was 6.
He went to live with his uncle who was a trader. Eventually, Muhammad became a trader too.
Trade
Muhammad was reliable man. When he was 25, he married his employer; a rich 40-year-old widow called Khadija.
He could have led a very easy life but he was upset with the conditions in Mecca. He hated the way that women and the poor were treated badly, plus drunkenness an gambling. Also, some people worshipped idols.
Muhammad was very thoughtful and would often spend nights in prayer. One night he was praying in a cave when he heard an angel.
The angel told Muhammad to recite something. Muhammad could not read but the angel said that he was Allah's messenger. These words became the words of the Quran.
After this Muhammad began to preach about the word of Allah. He said that Allah was the only one God and that they should not worship any other false idols.
Muhammad said Allah was the creator and he would one day judge them. Some people believed Muhammad, but many said he was either lying or mad.
You may now kiss the Bride
In 622 there was an assassination
attempt against Muhammad. He and his followers left Mecca and went to live in Medina.
This is where Muhammad set up
the first Muslim community.
Many battles took place between
Medina and Mecca. In 630 Mecca was defeated and Muhammad returned to his hometown.
Mecca is now a very important town
and all Muslims try to visit it at least
once in their lifetime.
Muhammad was born in Mecca in about 570CE. He was poor because both of his parents had died by the the time he was 6.
He went to live with his uncle who was a trader. Eventually, Muhammad became a trader too.
Trade
Muhammad was reliable man. When he was 25, he married his employer; a rich 40-year-old widow called Khadija.
He could have led a very easy life but he was upset with the conditions in Mecca. He hated the way that women and the poor were treated badly, plus drunkenness an gambling. Also, some people worshipped idols.
Muhammad was very thoughtful and would often spend nights in prayer. One night he was praying in a cave when he heard an angel.
The angel told Muhammad to recite something. Muhammad could not read but the angel said that he was Allah's messenger. These words became the words of the Quran.
After this Muhammad began to preach about the word of Allah. He said that Allah was the only one God and that they should not worship any other false idols.
Muhammad said Allah was the creator and he would one day judge them. Some people believed Muhammad, but many said he was either lying or mad.
You may now kiss the Bride
In 622 there was an assassination
attempt against Muhammad. He and his followers left Mecca and went to live in Medina.
This is where Muhammad set up
the first Muslim community.
Many battles took place between
Medina and Mecca. In 630 Mecca was defeated and Muhammad returned to his hometown.
Mecca is now a very important town
and all Muslims try to visit it at least
once in their lifetime.
Muhammad was born in Mecca in about 570CE. He was poor because both of his parents had died by the the time he was 6.
He went to live with his uncle who was a trader. Eventually, Muhammad became a trader too.
Trade
Muhammad was reliable man. When he was 25, he married his employer; a rich 40-year-old widow called Khadija.
He could have led a very easy life but he was upset with the conditions in Mecca. He hated the way that women and the poor were treated badly, plus drunkenness an gambling. Also, some people worshipped idols.
Muhammad was very thoughtful and would often spend nights in prayer. One night he was praying in a cave when he heard an angel.
The angel told Muhammad to recite something. Muhammad could not read but the angel said that he was Allah's messenger. These words became the words of the Quran.
After this Muhammad began to preach about the word of Allah. He said that Allah was the only one God and that they should not worship any other false idols.
Muhammad said Allah was the creator and he would one day judge them. Some people believed Muhammad, but many said he was either lying or mad.
You may now kiss the Bride
In 622 there was an assassination
attempt against Muhammad. He and his followers left Mecca and went to live in Medina.
This is where Muhammad set up
the first Muslim community.
Many battles took place between
Medina and Mecca. In 630 Mecca was defeated and Muhammad returned to his hometown.
Mecca is now a very important town
and all Muslims try to visit it at least
once in their lifetime.
Muhammad was born in Mecca in about 570CE. He was poor because both of his parents had died by the the time he was 6.
He went to live with his uncle who was a trader. Eventually, Muhammad became a trader too.
Trade
Muhammad was reliable man. When he was 25, he married his employer; a rich 40-year-old widow called Khadija.
He could have led a very easy life but he was upset with the conditions in Mecca. He hated the way that women and the poor were treated badly, plus drunkenness an gambling. Also, some people worshipped idols.
Muhammad was very thoughtful and would often spend nights in prayer. One night he was praying in a cave when he heard an angel.
The angel told Muhammad to recite something. Muhammad could not read but the angel said that he was Allah's messenger. These words became the words of the Quran.
After this Muhammad began to preach about the word of Allah. He said that Allah was the only one God and that they should not worship any other false idols.
Muhammad said Allah was the creator and he would one day judge them. Some people believed Muhammad, but many said he was either lying or mad.
You may now kiss the Bride
In 622 there was an assassination
attempt against Muhammad. He and his followers left Mecca and went to live in Medina.
This is where Muhammad set up
the first Muslim community.
Many battles took place between
Medina and Mecca. In 630 Mecca was defeated and Muhammad returned to his hometown.
Mecca is now a very important town
and all Muslims try to visit it at least
once in their lifetime.