Prophet Muhammad's Timeline Medina Period

THE TIMELINE OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH): MEDINA PERIOD

Introduction Before Revelation Meccan Period

Year 1 Hijri:

- The migration of prophet Muhammad (pbuh) with his companion Abu Bakr Al Siddeeq (ra) from Mecca to Al Madina on 2nd of Safarr. They stayed in Thawr Cave for 3 days when Quraysh were looking for them. Ali bin Abee Taalib (ra) stayed in prophet Muhammad's (pbuh) bed to distract Quraysh while prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and Abu Bakr Al Siddeeq (ra) could leave Mecca.

- The arrival of prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and Abu Bakr Al Siddeeq (ra) to Qubaa' on Monday, 12 of Rabee' Al Awaal. They stayed in it for 4 days.

- The establishment of the first Mosque in Islam; Qubaa' Mosque.

- The Muslims welcomed the arrival of prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and Abu Bakr Al Siddeeq (ra).

- The building of Al Masjid Al Nawabi. The brotherly cooperation between Al Muhaajireen (people who migrated to Al Madina) and Al Ansaar (supporters of prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and Islam).

- Announcement of Al Madina Bill. The establishement of the Islamic State and making an agreement with the Jews living in Al Madina.

- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) married 'Aa'esha (ra), daughter of Abu Bakr Al Siddeeq (ra). She was 9 years old.

- Salman Al Faaresi (ra) converted to Islam.

- ALLAH (swt) has given permission to Muslims to fight Quraysh for defending Islam (surat Al ĥajj, verse 39). Muslims's Jihad before that was patience, and now they can fight Quraysh.

- The beginning of Athaan (prayer calling).

Year 2 Hirji:

- Jihad is now part of Islam. The word Jihad means to struggle to gain ALLAH's (swt) reward. It does not apply for fighting only, it can be for praying, for doing good deeds, for learning The Holy Qur'an and teaching it or spreading Islam.

- Changing the Qibla from The Aqsa Mosque in Al Quds, Palestine to Al Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 15th of Rajab.

- Fasting and zakaat (giving charity) is now part of Islam, as well as Eid Al Fitr zakaat and the Eid prayer.

- The battle of Great Badr on Friday, 17th of Ramadan. Muslims were victorious and they were 313 compared to Quraysh army of 1000. 70 people from Quraysh were killed including Abu Jahl and Omayya bin Khalaf. 14 of the companions (ra) were martyred.

- The birth of Abd ALLAH bin Al Zubayr bin Al 'Awwam (ra), first born Muslim in Al Madina.

- The battle of Bani Qaynaqaa', and expelling the non-believers from Al Madina after 15 days of siege.

- 'Ali bin Abee Taalib (ra) married Faatima Al Zahraa' (ra), daughter of prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

- Ruqayya (ra), daughter of prophet Muhammad (pbuh), died.

Year 3 Hijri:

- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) married ĥafsa bint 'Omar bin Al Khattab (ra). She was 19 years old.

- The battle of Uĥud, Abd ALLAH bin Ubay bin Salool backed down with third of the army. Muslims won the first round of the battle, but were not aware of the upcoming round from not having patience and not listening to what their leaders ordered. They lost the battle of Uĥud which caused the martyrdom of 70 Muslims, including ĥamza bin Abd Al Muttaleb, 'Amro bin Al Jamooĥ, Anas bin Al Nadhr and Sa'd bin Al Rabee' (ra).

- The birth of Al ĥasan (ra), son of 'Ali bin Abee Taalib (ra). The battle of ĥamraa' Al Asad.

- 'Uthman bin 'Affaan (ra) married Um Kalthoom (ra), daughter of prophet Muhammad (pbuh), after his first wife and Um Kalthoom, Ruqayya (ra) died.

- The incident of Al Rajee', where 10 of the companions were treacherously killed.

Year 4 Hijri:

- The brigade of Bi'r Ma'oona. 70 compnaions (ra) were treacherously killed.

- The battle of Bani Al Nadheer, and expelling the non-believers from Al Madina.

- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) married Zainab bint Khazima (ra). she was 30 years old. She died 8 months after their marriage.

- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) married Um Salma (ra), she was 29 years old.

- The birth of Al ĥussein (ra), the second son of 'Ali bin Abee Taalib (ra). The prophibition of wine.

- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) married Zainab bint Jaĥsh (ra). She was 36 years old. The only woman whose marriage was an order from ALLAH (swt). No witnesses were needed, the only witness was a verse from The Holy Qur'an that was revealed from 7 skies: Surat Al Aĥzaab, verse 37.

- Hijab became required for Muslim women.

Year 5 Hijri:

- The battle of Al Aĥzaab (Trench). Muslims were victorious after sieging the groups of non-believers (Al Aĥzaab) for 15 days.

- The battle of Bani Qurayzha. Muslims sieged non-believers for 25 days. Sa'd bin Mo'ath (ra) asked prophet Muhammad (pbuh) to make a judgment on them, so he ordered to kill 600-700 of them as a punishment for their treachery.

- Sa'd bin Mo'ath (ra) died from the wounds he had from the battle of Al Khandaq (trench).

- ALLAH (swt) revealed verses of Surat Al Noor (11-17) for 'Aa'esha (ra), wife of prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the month of Sha'baan to prove her innocence after the lies were made by the hypocrite Abd ALLAH bin Ubay bin Salool.

- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) married Juwayriyya bint Al ĥaarith (ra). She was 20 years old.

- The prohibition of marrying non-believers, both for men and women.

- Al Tayammum (the act of using dust to wipe the face, hands and arms for praying in case water is not available) became part of Islam.

Year 6 Hijri:

- ĥajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) became part of the 5 pillars of Islam.

- The prohibition of Adoption.

- The ĥudaybiya Treaty was made and Al Rudhwan Oath of Allegiance.

- The revelation of surat Al Fat'ĥ.

- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) sent letters (also in year 7 Hijri) to kings and princes of other areas to convert to Islam after his return from Al ĥudaybiya Treaty.

- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) made 'Umrat Al ĥudaybiya ('Umra is minor pilgrimage to Mecca. It is similar to ĥajj but it can be done at any time of the year and without being at 'Arafa mountain). It is called 'Umrat Al ĥudabiya because he (pbuh) made a decision with Quraysh to do Umra.

Year 7 Hijri:

- The battle of Fat'ĥ Khaybar. 1400 of the fighters and 200 knights with prophet Muhammad (pbuh). 93 Jews were killed and 16 of the Muslims were martyred.

- Ja'far bin Abee Taalib and his companions (ra) came back from Al ĥabasha.

- Abu ĥurayra (ra), which his real name is 'Abd Al-Raĥman Al Doasy, declared his Islam. His mother (ra), later on, converted to Islam

- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) married Ramla (ra), daughter of Abu Sofiaan (ra) (at the time he wasn't Muslim), also known as Um ĥabiba.

- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) married Safiyya bint ĥuyey (ra).

- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) married Maymoona bint Al ĥaarith (ra).

- The incident of poisoning prophet Muhammad (pbuh) with a poisoned sheep for him to eat which was given as a gift by Zaynab bint Al ĥaarith (ra) (she was Jewish and converted to Islam after the incident).

- The prohibition of pleasure marriage.

- The prohibition of eating donkeys.

Year 8 Hijri:

- Khaalid bin Al Waleed (ra) declared his Islam, as well as 'Amro bin Al 'Aas and 'Uthman bin Talĥa (ra).

- 'Umrat Al Qadhaa' was made by prophet Muhammad (pbuh). He stayed in Mecca for 3 days.

- The battle of Mo'ta. 3000 fighters from Muslims against 10,000 from Romans. Zayd bin ĥaaritha, Ja'far bin Abee Taalib and Abd ALLAH bin Rawaaĥa (ra) were martyred. It is the first battle to occur outside of the Arabian peninsula.

- The battle of Fat'h Mecca (conquest of Mecca) On Ramadan 17th. 10,000 fighters from Muslims were involved.

- Abu Sofiaan (ra) declared his Islam.

- The battle of ĥunayn. 12,000 fighters from Muslims were involved.

- The battle of Al Taa'if. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) appointed Khaalid bin Al Waleed (ra) as the head of the army. Abd ALLAH bin Abee Bakr (ra) was martyred. Muslims sieged Al Taa'if for 40 days. Even though Al Taa'if was not conquered, Muslims were victorious and some of Al Taa'if people surrendered and converted to Islam.

- Zainab (ra), daughter of prophet Muhammad (pbuh), died.

- The birth of Ibrahim, son of prophet Muhammad (pbuh) from Maariya Al Qobtiyya (ra).

Year 9 Hijri:

- The battle of Tabuk. 30,000 fighters from Muslims were involved. The story of the 3 companions (ra) who did not fight in the battle: Ka'b bin Maalik, Maraara bin Al Rabee' and Helaal bin Omayya. When prophet Muhammad (pbuh) came back victorious he asked some of the Muslims for not participating in the battle, all of them came up with excuses except for these 3 companions, they told the truth and said they had no excuse. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said they told the truth unlike others. They were punished by not going to the Mosque or speak with any other Muslims. They remaind like this until ALLAH (swt) showed his mercy on them and forgave them and revealed a verse from The Holy Qur'an (Surat Al Tawba) for them.

- The year of delegation. 70 of the guests came to Al Madina.

- The revelation of Surat Al Tawba. The destruction of Dheraar mosque that was built by hypocrites.

- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) sent Abu Bakr Al Siddeeq (ra) as the leader for the ĥajj.

Year 10 Hijri:

- The appearance of Musaylama the liar, who claimed prophecy and allowed adultry and drinking. The appearance of Al Aswad Al 'Ansi who claimed prophecy as well.

- ĥijjat Al Wadaa', the farewell speech of prophet Muhammad (pbuh). 120,000 Muslims attended the speech.

- The preparation of the Muslim army led by Usama bin Zayd (ra) to head to Roman lands.

- Um Kalthoom (ra), daughter of prophet Muhammad (pbuh), died.

- Prophet Muhammad's (pbuh) son, Ibrahim (ra), died. He was 18 months old.

- Abd ALLAH bin Ubay bin Salool, the leader of the hypocrites, died in Al Madina.

Year 11 Hijri:

- Al Aswad Al 'Ansi was killed. The appearance of Sajaah, who she claimed propchey.

- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) died on Monday, 12th of Rabee' Al Awwal from illness that lasted 13 days. He was 63 years. He was buried in 'Aa'esha's (ra) home.

- Abu Bakr Al Siddeeq (ra) was chosen by Muslims to be the first caliph.

- Waĥshi bin ĥarb Al ĥabashi (ra) killed Musaylama the liar in the battle of Al Yamaama. Waĥshi (ra), before converting to Islam, was the same person who killed ĥamza bin Abd Al Muttaleb (ra) in the battle of Uĥud in year 3 Hijri.

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