Seerah Interactive Timeline & Geographic Map
Explore the chronological life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from 570 CE to 632 CE. Every milestone connects historical geography to associated Qur'anic revelations and authentic primary sources.
Birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Year of the Elephant)
مولد النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم وعام الفيل
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was born in Makkah shortly after the failed invasion of the Ka'bah by Abraha's army with elephants.
The First Revelation at Cave Hira
بدء الوحي في غار حراء
Archangel Jibril (Gabriel) appeared to Muhammad ﷺ in the cave, instructing him: 'Iqra!' (Read / Recite!).
Open Proclamation at Mount As-Safa
الجهر بالدعوة على جبل الصفا
Commanded to warn his nearest kinsfolk, the Prophet ascended Mount As-Safa and summoned the clans of Quraysh to monotheism.
The Night Journey & Heavenly Ascension (Isra wal-Mi'raj)
الإسراء والمعراج وفرض الصلوات الخمس
A miraculous night journey where the Prophet led the prophets in prayer at Al-Aqsa and received the gift of the five daily prayers.
The Great Hijrah to Madinah (Yathrib)
الهجرة النبوية المباركة إلى المدينة المنورة
Facing assassination, the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr migrated to Madinah, establishing the inaugural Islamic civilization.
The Decisive Battle of Badr (Yawm al-Furqan)
غزوة بدر الكبرى (يوم الفرقان)
313 ill-equipped Muslims faced an army of 1,000 elite Quraysh warriors, resulting in a decisive victory that altered Arabian history.
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (The Manifest Victory)
صلح الحديبية (الفتح المبين)
A 10-year non-aggression pact that seemed disadvantageous on the surface but enabled unprecedented peaceful dialogue and rapid spread of Islam.
The Peaceful Conquest of Makkah
فتح مكة وتطهير البيت الحرام
The Prophet entered his former persecutors' city with 10,000 companions with head bowed in humility, declaring a general amnesty.
The Farewell Pilgrimage & Mount Arafat Sermon
حجة الوداع وخطبة عرفات
The Prophet delivered his universal charter of human rights, affirming the equality of all races, sanctity of life, and women's rights.
The First Revelation at Cave Hira
بدء الوحي في غار حراء
Historical Record & Context
The Prophet ﷺ had retreated to Cave Hira in deep spiritual yearning. Jibril embraced him thrice with intensity, revealing the first five verses of Surah Al-'Alaq. Trembling with awe, he returned to his beloved wife Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, who comforted him with the famous words: 'Never! By Allah, Allah will never disgrace you, for you maintain family ties, help the destitute, and support the truth.'
Associated Revelation from the Qur'an
اقْرَأْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ
“Read in the name of your Lord who created.”
Seeking moral clarity, seclusion from social corruption, and beginning all pursuits with knowledge under God's name.