Islam is approximately 1,450 years old. The year 610 CE marks the beginning of Islam, when the Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation from God.
The Birth of Islam:
- The Prophet Muhammad, born in Mecca in 570 CE, received his first revelation at the age of 40.
- This revelation marked the beginning of the Islamic faith and the start of the Quran's gradual revelation.
- The Prophet Muhammad's teachings and actions laid the foundation for Islamic principles and practices.
The Islamic Calendar:
- The Islamic calendar, known as the Hijri calendar, starts with the year 622 CE.
- This year marks the Hijra, the Prophet Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina.
- The Hijra is considered a pivotal event in Islamic history and serves as the starting point for the Islamic calendar.
Islam's Spread:
- Islam spread rapidly throughout the Arabian Peninsula and beyond, influenced by the Prophet Muhammad's teachings and the early Muslim community's efforts.
- The faith's principles of monotheism, social justice, and equality appealed to many people, contributing to its growth and expansion.
Today, Islam is one of the world's major religions, with over 1.8 billion followers.
