Islamic History (Chronology) 6th Century (500-599)

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