Migration to Medina (Hijra) The Hijra , or migration to Medina , is one of the most pivotal events in Islamic history. It marks the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) journey from Mecca to Yathrib (later named Medina ), where he and his followers establi…

Biography of Muhammad (PBUH) Birth and Early Life Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born around 570 CE in Mecca , part of present-day Saudi Arabia. His full name was Muhammad ibn Abdullah, and he belonged to the powerful Quraysh tribe. His father, Abdull…

Preaching Islam in Mecca After receiving the first revelation from the angel Gabriel (Jibreel) in the Cave of Hira in 610 CE, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) began his mission to spread the message of Islam in Mecca . This mission focused on the belief in…