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
Makki Phase
Birth and Early Life
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.
Makki Phase
The First Revelation (Ghar-i-Hira)
At age 40, during a spiritual retreat in the Cave of Hira, Angel Jibril (Gabriel) brought the first revelation of the Holy Quran.
Makki Phase
Public Preaching & Severe Persecution
Upon divine command, the Prophet ﷺ declared Islam publicly. Quraish leaders responded with severe boycotts, torture, and social exclusion.
Madani Phase
The Great Migration (Hijrah)
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.
Madani Phase
Defending the Community & Charter of Medina
The Prophet ﷺ drafted the Charter of Medina establishing religious freedom and successfully defended the young state in major battles.
Madani Phase
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
A historic 10-year peace pact signed with Meccan elites, enabling peaceful propagation of Islam and recognition of the Islamic state.
Madani Phase
Conquest of Mecca (Fath Makkah)
After Quraish allies violated the treaty, the Prophet ﷺ marched with 10,000 soldiers. Mecca surrendered peacefully without bloodshed. He declared general amnesty.
Madani Phase
The Farewell Pilgrimage & Demise
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