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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 marries Hadrat Khadija. Seventh century