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