milestones

Islamic Chronology 545 – 595 CE

Numerical figures indicate Christian Era (CE)

545:

Birth of Abdullah, the Holy Prophet [SAW]'s father.

571:

Birth of the Holy Prophet [SAW]. Year of the Elephant. Invasion of Makkah by Abraha the Viceroy of Yemen, his retreat.

577:

The Holy Prophet [SAW] visits Madina with his mother. Death of his mother.

580:

Death of Abdul Muttalib, the grandfather of the Holy Prophet [SAW].

583:

The Holy Prophet [SAW]'s journey to Syria in the company of his uncle Abu Talib. His meeting with the monk Bahira at Bisra who foretells of his Prophethood.

586:

The Holy Prophet[SAW] participates in the war of Fijar.

591:

The Holy Prophet[SAW] becomes an active member of "Hilful Fudul", a league for the relief of the distressed.

594:

The Holy Prophet [SAW] becomes the Manager of the business of Lady Khadija, and leads her trade caravan to Syria and back.

595:

The Holy Prophet [SAW] marries Hajrat Khadija[RA].

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