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The first revelation
Muhammad (peace be upon him) is appointed the last prophet and receives his first revelation. Quran 96:1-5.
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The Prophet’s household accepts Islam
The immediate household of the Prophet accepts Islam including Khadijah bt. Khuwaylid, Ali b. Abu Talib, Zayd b. Harithah and Umm Ayman accept Islam. Abu Talib rejects but offers sanctuary.
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Abu Bakr accepts Islam
Abu Bakr b. Abu Quhafah (Siddiq) of House Taym accepts Islam. He was a leader of his house and member of the upper echelon with a wide network. He quickly brings many notable people of influence in the fold of Islam such as Usman b. Affan, Zubayr b. Awwam, Abdur Rahman b. Awf, Talhah b. Ubaydullah and Sa'd b. Abi Waqqas.
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Secret society in Dar Arqam
The Prophet makes the house of Arqam as the secret meeting place. The early Muslims (sabiqun) come here to meet the Prophet.
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Public call to Islam
The Prophet climb mount Safa' and publically calls the Quraysh and the masses to Islam.
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The first immigration to Abyssinia
The Prophet permits his companions to immigrate to Abyssinia to avoid persecution. 11 men and 5 women migrated. The Najashi (King of Aksum), gives shelter to the Muslims.
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Abdullah, the Prophet’s son, passes away
The Prophet's second and only surviving son passes away in his infancy - May Allah Almighty have mercy on him. Abu Lahab rejoices. Allah Almighty reveals Surah Kawthar as a solace for the Prophet.
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Hamzah b. Abdul Muttalib accepts Islam
The Prophet's uncle Hamzah accepts Islam. Hamzah is a feared warrior. His acceptance of Islam provides a sense of security and embolden the Muslims.
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Umar b. Khattab accepts Islam
Umar b. Khattab (Faruq) of House Adi accepts Islam a few days after Hamzah. He was a leader of his house and feared by the Quraysh. His Islam marked the end of the secret society and the start of open worship.
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The second immigration to Abyssinia
104 Muslims, 83 men and 18 women, migrate to Abyssinia. The Quraysh send an envoy to have them expelled from that land but the king (Najashi) refuses.
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Campaign to discredit
The Quraysh sought the aid of the Yahud in Madinah to discredit the Prophet. They gave them three questions to ask which a Prophet should know. The Prophet answered them all.
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Boycott of Banu Hashim
The Quraysh form a pact to boycott all Muslims and any of the Banu Hashim and their close ally Banu Muttalib who give them protection irrespective. They put this in writing and place it in the Ka'bah. The Muslims and the two houses are exiled to Shayb Abu Talib. The boycott lasts three years.
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Khadijah bt. Khawalid & Abu Talib die
The first Muslim, the wife of the Prophet, the mother of believers, Khadijah bt. Khuwaylid of House Asad passes away. Within a few days, the Prophets' Uncle, Abu Talib dies. A loss of both emotional and political support.
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Isra and Mi’raj
The Prophet travels in one night to Quds and then to the seven skies for an audience with Allah Almighty meeting many elder Prophets and seeing much en-route. Five times prayer is made compulsory and the units of some prayers are increased to four.
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The Prophet marries Sawdah bt. Zam’a
The Prophet marries Umm Mu'minin Sawdah bt. Zam'a (may Allah be pleased with her). She was the widow of the Sahabi Sakran b. Amr and aged 50 when she married the Prophet.
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The Prophet marries Aysha bt. Abu Bakr
The Prophet marries Umm Mu'minin Aysha Siddiqah (may Allah be pleased with her). She was young when she married the Prophet and would move in with him later.
The Prophet starts his call
The Prophet migrates to Madinah
