Muhammad
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Muhammad
Summary
Muhammad is a human[1]. He was born in Mecca[2]. He was born on April 20, 571[3]. He died in Medina[4]. He died on June 8, 632[5]. He worked as a prophet[6], herder[7], consignor[8], merchant[9], and preacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.076% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106,264 views/month, #764 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Muhammad was born in Mecca[2].
- Muhammad passed away in Medina[4].
- Muhammad was born on April 20, 571[3].
- Muhammad was born on 570[12].
- Muhammad died on June 8, 632[5].
- Muhammad died on 634[13].
- Muhammad is buried at Sacred Prophetic Chamber[14].
- Muhammad's father was Abd Allah ibn Abd al-Muttalib[15].
- Muhammad's mother was Aminah[16].
- Among Muhammad's spouses was Khadija bint Khuwaylid[17].
- Muhammad was married to Sawda bint Zamʿa[18].
- Among Muhammad's spouses was Aisha[19].
- Among Muhammad's spouses was Hafsa bint Umar ibn Al-Khattab[20].
- Muhammad was married to Zaynab bint Khuzayma[21].
- Muhammad was married to Zaynab bint Jahsh[22].
- A child of Muhammad was Abd-Allah ibn Muhammad[23].
- A child of Muhammad was Qasim ibn Muhammad[24].
- A child of Muhammad was Ibrahim ibn Muhammad[25].
- A child of Muhammad was Zainab bint Muhammad[26].
- A child of Muhammad was Ruqayya bint Muhammad[27].
- A child of Muhammad was Umm Kulthum bint Muhammad[28].
- Arabic was Muhammad's native language[29].
- Muhammad is identified as part of the Arabs ethnic group[30].
- Muhammad worked as a prophet[6].
- Muhammad worked as a herder[7].
Body
Origins and Family
Muhammad was born in Mecca[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 20, 571[3] and 570[12]. His father was Abd Allah ibn Abd al-Muttalib[15]. His mother was Aminah[16]. He is identified as part of the Arabs ethnic group[30]. Arabic was his native language[29].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include prophet[6], herder[7], consignor[8], merchant[9], preacher[10], and politician[31]. Muhammad held the position of head of state[32].
Personal Life
Spouses include Khadija bint Khuwaylid[17], a businessperson[33], 0557–0619[34]; Sawda bint Zamʿa[18], a companions of the Prophet[35], 0589–0674[36], of Rashidun Caliphate[37]; Aisha[19], a poet[38], 0605–0678[39], of Rashidun Caliphate[40]; Hafsa bint Umar ibn Al-Khattab[20], 0604–0665[41]; Zaynab bint Khuzayma[21], 0595–0625[42]; and Zaynab bint Jahsh[22], 0592–0641[43]. Children include Abd-Allah ibn Muhammad[23], 0610–0615[44]; Qasim ibn he[24], 0598–0601[45]; Ibrahim ibn he[25], 0630–0632[46]; Zainab bint he[26]; Ruqayya bint he[27]; and Umm Kulthum bint he[28]. Religious affiliations include Hanif[47] and Islam[48].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include June 8, 632[5] and 634[13]. Muhammad died in Medina[4]. He is buried at Sacred Prophetic Chamber[14].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Muhammad include he[49], Mustafa[50], Muhammadiyah[51], he (surah)[52], Prophetic medicine[53], Mohammad Zahoor[54], and Abasa[55].
Why It Matters
Muhammad ranks in the top 0.076% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106,264 views/month, #764 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 76 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Avicenna[58], a philosopher[59], 0980–1037[60], specialised in medicine[61]; Muhammad Iqbal[62], a philosopher[63], 1877–1938[64], of British Raj[65], awarded the Sir[66], specialised in poetry[67]; Averroes[68], a philosopher[69], 1126–1198[70], specialised in Islamic philosophy[71]; Nikos Kazantzakis[72], a writer[73], 1883–1957[74], of Greece[75], awarded the Greek State Literary Awards[76], specialised in poetry[77]; and Farqad Sabakhi[78], a muhaddith[79], 0650–0729[80].
Works attributed to him include Sunnah[81], a hadith[82]; The Four Books[83], a literary work[84]; Tarawih[85], a salah[86], founded in 0631[87]; Itikaf[88]; and Lex Mahumet pseudoprophete[89]. Entities named for him include he[49], Mustafa[50], Muhammadiyah[51], he (surah)[52], Prophetic medicine[53], and Mohammad Zahoor[54].
FAQs
Where was Muhammad born?
Muhammad was born in Mecca[2].
Where did Muhammad die?
Muhammad passed away in Medina[4].
Who were Muhammad's parents?
Muhammad's father was Abd Allah ibn Abd al-Muttalib[15]. Muhammad's mother was Aminah[16].
Who was Muhammad married to?
Muhammad's spouses include Khadija bint Khuwaylid[17], Sawda bint Zamʿa[18], Aisha[19], and Hafsa bint Umar ibn Al-Khattab[20].
What did Muhammad do for work?
Muhammad worked as prophet[6], herder[7], consignor[8], merchant[9], and preacher[10].
Who did Muhammad influence?
Muhammad has been cited as an influence by Avicenna[58], Muhammad Iqbal[62], Averroes[68], and Nikos Kazantzakis[72].