Muhammad: Facts & Related Content
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| Also Known As | Aḥmad • Abū al-Qāsim Muḥammad ibn ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib ibn Hāshim |
|---|---|
| Born | 570 • Mecca • Saudi Arabia |
| Died | June 8, 632 (aged 62) • Medina • Saudi Arabia |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Khadījah • spouse ʿĀʾishah • daughter Fāṭimah |
| Subjects Of Study | Islam • Qurʾān |
| Role In | Battle of Badr • Battle of the Ditch • Pact of Al-Ḥudaybiyah |
Did You Know?
- Many Muslims believe that Muhammad is the only individual to have seen both Heaven and Hell while still living.
- Tradition holds that when Muhammad had his first vision, he fled from the cave in terror.
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