Who is Mohammad (peace be upon him)
Muhammad (peace be upon him) was born in Makkah in the year 570, during the period of history Europeans call the Middle Ages. Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the son of Aamenah and Abdullah, from the tribe of Quraysh. He was a direct descendant of Ishmael, the eldest son of prophet Abraham. Muhammad's (peace be upon him) father died just before he was born, and his mother passed away when he was six. He was raised by his grandfather, the chief of Makkah; and upon his grandfather's death, Muhammad (peace be upon him) came under the care of his uncle, Abu Talib.
Muhammad (peace be upon him) was a shepherd in his youth. As he grew up, he became known for his truthfulness, generosity and sincerity; earning the title al Amin, the trustworthy one. Muhammad (peace be upon him) was frequently called upon arbitrate disputes and counsel his fellow Makkans.
At age 25, Muhammad (peace be upon him) married Khadijah (peace be upon her), an honorable and successful business-woman. They were blessed with two sons and four daughters. It was an ideal marriage and they lived a happy family life.
Muhammad (peace be upon him) was of a contemplative nature and had long detested the decadence and cruelty of his society. It became his habit to meditate from time to time in the cave of Hira' near the summit of Jabal an-Nur, the "Mountain of Light" on the outskirts of Makkah.
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