Indeed, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest. (13:28)

Biography of the Prophet ﷺ

Seerah Timeline

Explore the key milestones in the blessed life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ — his spiritual mission, constitutional achievements, and timeless ethical legacy.

8

Total Events

3

Makki Phase

5

Madani Phase

8 events found
01

Makki Phase

Birth and Early Life

570 CE · Pre-HijrahMecca

Born in Mecca to Aminah and Abdullah (who passed away before his birth). Raised by his grandfather Abdul Muttalib and later his uncle Abu Talib.

02

Makki Phase

The First Revelation (Ghar-i-Hira)

610 CE · 13 BHMount Noor, Mecca

At age 40, during a spiritual retreat in the Cave of Hira, Angel Jibril (Gabriel) brought the first revelation of the Holy Quran.

03

Makki Phase

Public Preaching & Severe Persecution

613 - 619 CE · 10 BH - 3 BHMecca

Upon divine command, the Prophet ﷺ declared Islam publicly. Quraish leaders responded with severe boycotts, torture, and social exclusion.

04

Madani Phase

The Great Migration (Hijrah)

622 CE · 1 AHMecca to Medina

To escape assassination plots and establish a safe society, the Prophet ﷺ and Muslims migrated to Yathrib (Medina). This marks Year 1 of the Islamic Calendar.

05

Madani Phase

Defending the Community & Charter of Medina

624 - 628 CE · 2 AH - 6 AHMedina & surrounding valleys

The Prophet ﷺ drafted the Charter of Medina establishing religious freedom and successfully defended the young state in major battles.

06

Madani Phase

The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah

628 CE · 6 AHHudaybiyyah

A historic 10-year peace pact signed with Meccan elites, enabling peaceful propagation of Islam and recognition of the Islamic state.

07

Madani Phase

Conquest of Mecca (Fath Makkah)

630 CE · 8 AHMecca

After Quraish allies violated the treaty, the Prophet ﷺ marched with 10,000 soldiers. Mecca surrendered peacefully without bloodshed. He declared general amnesty.

08

Madani Phase

The Farewell Pilgrimage & Demise

632 CE · 10 AH - 11 AHArafat & Medina

The Prophet ﷺ performed his final Hajj, delivering the famous Farewell Sermon (Khutbah Hajjat al-Wada) summarizing Islamic ethics, before passing away.

Salawat

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ

"O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad."

— Darood Ibrahim

About the Phases

Makki Period

13 years of secret & public dawah, patience under persecution, spiritual foundation building.

Madani Period

10 years of state-building, legislation, defense, diplomacy, and the completion of Islam.

Quick Facts

  • Birth year570 CE
  • Year of prophethood610 CE
  • Hijrah (Migration)622 CE
  • Conquest of Mecca630 CE
  • Demise632 CE
  • Total missions~23 years