A BRIEF TIMELINE OF ISLAM (1)

6 Century Islamic History 545: Birth of Abdullah, the Holy Prophet's father. 571: Birth of the Holy Prophet. Year of the Elephant. Invasion of Makkah by Abraha the Viceroy of Yemen, his retreat. 577: The Holy Prophet visits Madina with his mother. Death of his mother 580: Death of Abdul Muttalib, the grandfather of the Holy Prophet. 583: The Holy Prophet'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 participates in the war of Fijar. 591: The Holy Prophet becomes an active member of "Hilful Fudul", a league for the relief of the distressed. 594: The Holy Prophet becomes the Manager of the business of Lady Khadija, and leads her trade caravan to Syria and back. 595: The Holy Prophet married Khadija r.a.