Who was Muhammad?

Muhammad was born in Makkah in the year 570 CE, during the period of
history Europeans call the Middle Ages. Muhammad was the son of 'Abd
Allah, anoble from the tribe of the Quraysh. Muhammad's father died
before Muhammad's birth, and hismother, Aminah died shortly
afterwards. Muhammad was raised by his uncle, Abu Talib.
As he grew up, Muhammadbecame known for his truthfulness, generosity
and sincerity, earning the title of al Amin, the trustworthy one.
Muhammad was frequentlycalled upon to arbitrate disputes and counsel
his fellow Makkans.
Muhammad was of a contemplative nature, and had long detested the
decadence of his society. It became his habit to meditate from time to
time in the Cave of Hira' near the summit of Jabal alNur, the
'Mountain of Light'near Makkah.

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