Life of Prophet Muhammad

LIFE OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD In 570 AD., Prophet Muhammad was born in the desert of Arabia. At that time, there were three major towns, Yathrib, a large oasis now called Madinah; Taif, a cool refuge in the mountains famous for its grapes; and Makkah, which by contrast, lay in a barren valley. It was here, in this town, that Prophet Muhammad was born. Makkah was important for two reasons: first, the Kabah was located there, and secondly, it was a great trading centre, with people coming from far and wide to worship and sell their wares. The original Kabah was built by the prophets Abraham and Ishmael, who were the ancestors of Prophet Muhammad. Prophet Muhammad’s father died two months before he was born. Shortly after his birth, his mother, Aminah, sent him to Abdul Muttalib, his grandfather sitting near the Kabah then. Abdul Muttalib was the head of the Quraysh tribe, guardian of the Kabah and protector of the pilgrims who visited this holy place. He was respected and admired by all. He was overjoyed