A Summary of Previous Sirah Lessons

Prophet Muhammad Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam was born in Mekah on a Monday, 12th of Rabiulawal in the year of the elephant. This is equivalent to 20th April 570AD.

His father, Abdullah passed away when he was still in his mother’s womb. His mother, Aminah passed away when he was 6 years old.

When Prophet Muhammad was young, he was breastfed by his mother for a few days. Then he was breastfed by Thuaibah Al-Aslamiah. He was later breastfed by Halimatus-Saadiah.

After the death of his mother, Prophet Muhammad was taken care of by his grandfather, Abdul Mutalib. However, Abdul Mutalib died when the Prophet was 8 years old. He was then looked after by his uncle, Abu Talib.

Prophet Muhammad was brought to Syria by his uncle. However before arriving in Syam, they stopped over at Busra. It was here that a Christian priest named Bahira identified him as the Last Prophet. He asked Abu Talib to bring the Prophet home, as he was afraid the Jews might kill Prophet Muhammad in Syam.

When Prophet Muhammad was 25 years old, he went to Syria again. This time he brought the goods of Siti Khadijah for trade in Syam. He later married Siti Khadijah.

When the Prophet was 35 years old, he was chosen to solve a conflict of the Quraishy tribe. When he was 40 years old, he was sent the revelation in the Hira’ cave and was chosen to become a Prophet and a Messenger of Allah.