Prophet Mohammad – The Seal of the Messengers
Mohammad, the Prophet of Islam, was born in Makkah in the year 570CE. As an orphan, he was raised by his uncle who was from the respected tribe of Quraysh. As he grew up, he became known to be truthful, honest, generous, and sincere. So much so, that they call him ' The Trustworthy'. Mohammad was very pious, and he had long detested the decadence and idolatry of his society. At the age of 40, Mohammad recived his first revelation from Allah through the Angel Gabriel. The revelations of the words of Allah continued for 23 years, and they are collectively known as the Qur'an.
As soon as he began to recited the Qur'an and preach the truth which Allah had revealed to him, he and his small group of followers suffered persecution from the society around them. The persecution grew so fierce that in the year 622CE Allah gave them the command to migrate to Madinah.
After several years, Mohammad and his followers returned to Makkah, where they forgave their enemies who had once persecuted them relentlessly. Before Mohammad died, at the age of 63, the greater part of the Arabian Peninsula had become Muslim, and within a century of his death, Islam had spread to Spain in the West and as far East China. Among the reasons for the rapid and peaceful spread of Islam was the truth and clarity of its doctrine.
Prophet Mohammad was a perfect example of hones, just, merciful, compassionate, truthful, and brave man being. Though he was a man, he was far removed from all evil characteristics and strove solely for the sake of Allah and his reward in the Hereafter. Moreover, in all of his actions and dealings, he was ever mindful and fearful of God.
"O Mankind, the Messenger has come to you with the truth from your Lord, so believe; it is better for you. But if you disbelieve – then indeed, to Allah belongs whatsoever is in the heavens and earth. And ever is Allah Knowing and Wise." (Qur'an 4, 170)