Muhammad was born into a powerful Mecca family around A.D.570.
Muhammad's Life
At age 25, he married a wealthy businesswoman.
One day when meditating, he later taught, a voice called out to him, "You are the Messenger of God." Muhammad believed that God spoke to him through the angel Gabriel.
Is that God speaking to me through the angel Gabriel?
You are the Messenger of God
Muhammad had a little success at first. In fact, Meccans persecuted the early Muslims. In 622, he left Mecca with supporters to Yathrib, more than 200 miles to the north.
In Medina, Muhammad's teachings won so many converts to Islam. They were attracted to Muhammad's strength as a leader.
In 630, Muhammad and 10,000 Muslims returned to Mecca. They were forced to surrender.
