He so impresses her that she offers marriage. While accompanying his uncle on a trading journey to Syria, Muhammad is recognized as a future prophet by a Christian monk.Īt the age of 25, Muhammad is employed by a rich woman, Khadījah, to oversee the transportation of her merchandise to Syria. Thereupon responsibility for Muhammad is assumed by the new head of the clan of Hāshim, his uncle Abū Ṭālib. At the age of six Muhammad also loses his mother Āminah, and at eight he loses his grandfather. Muhammad’s father passes away before his birth, leaving him in the care of his paternal grandfather, ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib.

Muhammad himself is born in 570, the same year in which the South Arabian king Abraha attempts to conquer Mecca and is thwarted by a divine intervention later alluded to in sūrah 105 of the Qurʾān. Muhammad’s conception is preceded by a dramatic crisis: his grandfather ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib narrowly fails to implement a vow to sacrifice his favourite son and Muhammad’s future father, ʿAbd Allāh, an obvious adaptation of the biblical story of the binding of Isaac ( Genesis 22). Although founded by Abraham, worship there has over time become dominated by polytheism and idolatry. His hometown of Mecca houses an ancient and famous pilgrimage sanctuary, the Kaʿbah. Muhammad is born as a member of the tribe of Quraysh and the clan of Hāshim. Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions.īiography according to the Islamic tradition.This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives.

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