Interactive Seerah timeline

Aisha's report places the beginning of revelation in the cave of Hira, following a period of meaningful dreams and seclusion.

After the experience at Hira, Khadija reassured the Prophet ﷺ by recalling his care for relatives, guests, and people in difficulty.

Khadija brought the account to Waraqa ibn Nawfal, who connected the experience with earlier revelation and anticipated opposition.

Jabir's report describes revelation resuming after a pause and associates the moment with the opening instructions of Al-Muddaththir.

Ibn Abbas reports that the Prophet ﷺ gathered the clans at Safa and warned them publicly. Their answer acknowledged his previous truthfulness.

Khabbab recalled asking for help during persecution. The reported reply placed their suffering alongside the endurance of earlier believers.

Aisha's report describes Ibn al-Daghina offering Abu Bakr protection, disputes about public worship, and Abu Bakr later releasing him from that agreement.

When recalling a painful rejection, the Prophet ﷺ described declining an offer of destruction and hoping for future generations who would worship Allah.

The report of Malik ibn Sasaa describes the Night Journey and ascent, including the prescription of prayer.

Ubada ibn al-Samit is identified as an Aqabah participant and reports a pledge covering worship and conduct.

Abu Bakr recalls concern that pursuers might see them in the cave and the Prophet's reassurance. Quran 9:40 also refers to the two in the cave.

Suraqa's account describes pursuing the travelers, his horse stumbling, and his eventual request for a written assurance of safety.

Anas reports an initial stay among Banu Amr ibn Awf, followed by a welcome from Banu al-Najjar and arrival at Abu Ayyub's courtyard.

Anas describes preparing a site for the mosque in Madinah and the community's involvement in the work.

The report pairs Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf with Sad ibn al-Rabi. It records Sad's generous offer and Abd al-Rahman's request to be shown the market.

Al-Bara reports prayer toward Jerusalem for sixteen or seventeen months, followed by the change toward the Kaaba.

Ibn Abbas reports the Prophet's earnest supplication at Badr and Abu Bakr's presence. Quran 3:123 explicitly names Badr.

Al-Bara describes the instructions given to the archers under Abdullah ibn Jubayr and the consequences of leaving their position.

A second report from Al-Bara identifies the archers' commander and recalls the retreat during Uhud.

Anas recalls the emigrants and helpers carrying earth while digging the trench, with hunger and difficult food supplies during the work.

Aisha's extended report recounts the false accusation against her and the distress and eventual resolution that followed.

Al-Miswar and Marwan's account describes a journey intended for Umrah, negotiations with Quraysh, and the eventual agreement.

Jabir recalls the group at Hudaybiyah and identifies the tree associated with the pledge. Quran 48:18 explicitly mentions the pledge beneath a tree.

The Hudaybiyah account records negotiations and the writing of treaty terms. Its difficult concessions form part of the report's sequence.

Sahl ibn Sad reports the announcement about the banner at Khaybar and its being given to Ali ibn Abi Talib.

Abu Sufyan's account describes Heraclius questioning him during the truce with Quraysh and a letter from the Prophet ﷺ.

Al-Bara's report describes the agreement for a later visit to Makkah and a stay of three days under its terms.

The report describes the approach during the year of the conquest and Abu Sufyan's encounter with the Muslim camp.

Abdullah reports the removal of idols around the Kaaba when the Prophet ﷺ entered Makkah.

Al-Bara reports that the Prophet ﷺ did not flee at Hunayn, while some people hurried away under the opposing archers' attack.

Kab ibn Malik's account describes his failure to join the expedition to Tabuk and the circumstances that followed.

Kab's account contrasts his truthful admission with the excuses he might have offered and recounts the eventual acceptance of repentance.

Abu Hurayra recalls being sent among the announcers at the Hajj led by Abu Bakr. The report also mentions Ali reciting Baraah.

Jabir's long report describes the announced pilgrimage in the tenth year, its journey, rites, and the address at Arafat.

Abu Bakra reports an address on the Day of Nahr emphasizing the sanctity of life and property and conveying the message to those absent.

Aisha describes his final moments in her home. Another report records Abu Bakr addressing the community afterward and reciting Quran 3:144.