The Noble Prophetic Seerah

In the cave of Hira in 610 CE, at age forty, Angel Jibreel descended and said: "Read!" The first verses of Surah Al-Alaq were revealed. He returned to Khadijah trembling. She comforted him and took him to her cousin Waraqah ibn Nawfal, who confirmed the truth of his prophethood.

After three years of secret preaching, the revelation came: "Proclaim what you are commanded." He ascended Mount Safa and called Quraysh publicly. Persecution of Muslims began. Some Muslims emigrated to Abyssinia seeking justice from the righteous King Negus.

In 622 CE, after the death of Khadijah and Abu Talib in the "Year of Grief" and escalating persecution, Allah permitted His Prophet to emigrate. He ﷺ departed with Abu Bakr secretly at night, hid in the cave of Thawr for three days, then continued towards Madinah.

He ﷺ arrived at Quba and built the first mosque in Islam. He then entered Madinah to a great reception by the Ansar. He established brotherhood between the Muhajirun and Ansar, built the Prophet’s Mosque, and laid down the Constitution of Madinah organizing relations between all parties.

The first major battle: 313 Muslims faced nearly 1,000 from Quraysh. Allah granted the Muslims a decisive victory and the leaders of Quraysh were killed. Allah said: "Allah has already given you victory at Badr while you were few in number." (Ali Imran:123)

At Uhud (3 AH) 3,000 Quraysh sought revenge; archers abandoned their posts allowing a flank attack. Hamzah رضي الله عنه was martyred and the Prophet ﷺ was wounded. At the Trench (5 AH) 10,000 enemy besieged Madinah; Muslims held firm and Allah sent a wind that dispersed the confederates.

In Ramadan 8 AH, the Prophet ﷺ entered Makkah with 10,000 warriors. Standing at the Kaaba he said: "Go, for you are free." He destroyed the 360 idols and purified the Sacred House. This was the greatest victory in Islamic history.

Anas رضي الله عنه described him: "He had the most beautiful face and the best character of all people." Umm Ma’bad said: "His face was radiant and bright." Anas also said: "I never touched silk or brocade softer than the palm of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ."

Allah said: "We have not sent you except as a mercy to the worlds." He would visit the sick, follow funerals, and accept invitations from slaves. He sat on the ground, ate what was available, mended his own sandals, patched his clothes, milked his goat, and served in his household.

His illness ﷺ began in Safar 11 AH with fever and severe headache. He said: "O Aisha, I still feel the pain from the food I ate at Khaybar." The illness lasted fourteen days. He continued leading prayers until it became too difficult and he instructed Abu Bakr to lead the people.

On the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal 11 AH, in the house of Aisha, he dipped his hand in water and wiped his face saying: "There is no god but Allah; death has its agonies." Then his hand was raised and he said: "The Highest Companion" — and his noble soul departed to his Lord.