About this infographic
Knowing the life of the Prophet ﷺ helps us love him, follow him and understand the Qur’an in its setting. This timeline highlights ten key moments of the Seerah. Scholars differ on some dates, so years are given as approximate.
570 — Born in Makkah
In the Year of the Elephant, an orphan of the tribe of Quraysh.
595 — Marries Khadijah (رضي الله عنها)
At age 25. He was known in Makkah as al-Amin, the trustworthy.
610 — First revelation in the Cave of Hira
At age 40: “Read in the name of your Lord who created.” — Qur’an 96:1
613 — The public call begins
Years of patience under growing persecution.
619 — The Year of Sorrow
Khadijah and his uncle Abu Talib pass away.
c. 621 — Al-Isra’ wal-Mi‘raj
The Night Journey, when the five daily prayers were given.
622 — The Hijrah to Madinah
The Islamic calendar begins and the first community is built.
624 — The Battle of Badr
A small band of believers stands firm.
630 — The Opening of Makkah
Entered in humility, with a general pardon.
632 — The Farewell Hajj, then his passing
At age 63, he returns to his Lord in Madinah.
A moment to reflect
Choose one moment from this timeline and read about it in depth this week. Our Learn Qur’an with Seerah program explores the Qur’an through these very events.
Sources
Standard Seerah chronology; scholars differ on some dates. Qur’an 96:1. Please check wording with a qualified teacher before quoting.
