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Much has been written about the Prophet
Muhammad (saas), from indepth biographies by
Muslim scholars
and non-Muslim researchers to
sayings upon sayings of
others. Muhammad ibnu Abdillah was born in Mecca in the year
569 CE. He earned his living as a trader and was known by
his people as al-amin (the trustworthy one). When
Muhammad (saas) reached the age of 40, the angel Gabriel
came to him with revelations that established his
prophethood. Muhammad (saas) was first ordered to instruct
his immediate family on Islam, including his beloved wife
Khadija, but eventually it was revealed to him that he
should begin delivering the message to
all of mankind. In
the next 20 years of his life, he communicated the message
of Allah to his people, and set an example for how each
human being should lead her or his life. This is especially
valuable since Muhammad (saas) is the last Prophet of Allah.
In the year 632, the year of his death, the Prophet
delivered his famous last sermon. |
